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India: Fuel shortage caused by Middle East crisis, Pune gas crematorium closed
Date: March 2026
Due to the impact of the Middle East crisis on global fuel supply, the Indian government has prioritized ensuring the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to households, resulting in the temporary closure of the gas crematorium operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
The Indian government instructed on March 5, 2026 to prioritize the distribution of propane and butane nationwide for household LPG supply. Affected by this, the Pune Municipal Corporation has decided to suspend the operation of gas cremation furnaces from March 5th until further notice. To ensure that citizens are not affected, the local government has arranged for alternative cremation facilities to continue operating.
| project | Detailed information |
|---|---|
| core event | Pune Municipal Company's gas cremation furnace temporarily closed |
| Close reason | The government prioritizes ensuring household LPG supply, leading to gas shortages |
| Start date | March 5, 2026 |
| Affected facilities | Gas cremation furnaces in Pune city, including three gas cremation furnaces in Vaikunth Crematorium |
| Alternative cremation facilities | - Electric cremation furnace (such as Vaikunth Crematorium's 5 electric furnaces) - Traditional firewood cremation facilities equipped with air pollution control systems |
| Official information source | Pune Municipal Corporation |