As consumers are panic buying LPG cylinders amid rumours of shortage, these hoarders are making huge money by selling the cylinders at double the prices.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have intensified action against hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders at the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Hoteliers across the country flagged an acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and expressed fears that if the present situation continued, they may face shutdowns.