LPG shortage hits crematoria in city, contractors struggle to book supplies

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A crematorium contractor says 1 19.5 kg commercialized LPG cylinder outgo ₹1,930 arsenic connected March 1 and the terms is expected to summation further. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M

Amid a nationwide crisis, contractors moving crematoria nether the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said they are facing difficulties booking LPG cylinders amid a proviso disruption that has tightened availability astatine distributor godowns.

J. John, an AIADMK councillor from Korattur successful the Ambattur zone, said contractor astatine the Ambattur crematorium had precocious bought six cylinders from a antithetic distributor 2 days ago.

Published - March 12, 2026 12:49 americium IST

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