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Iran War Fallout: Pune Gas Crematoriums Shut Temporarily Amid Gas Shortage
The Pune Municipal Corporation halted gas crematoriums to prioritize domestic LPG supply amid Middle East conflict disruptions, while electric facilities remain operational, officials said.
- On March 9, 2026, Pune Municipal Corporation confirmed it temporarily closed gas-based crematorium furnaces from March 5, 2026, until further notice.
- The ministry's March 5 order instructed prioritisation of propane and butane for household LPG supply across India.
- Operationally, the civic body confirmed at the Vaikunth crematorium, three gas-fired furnaces are shut and five electric furnaces remain available for public use.
- PMC urged residents and families in Pune to note the changes and cooperate with municipal administration as alternatives ensure no inconvenience during LPG component use restrictions.
- The move follows disruptions in Middle East fuel exports linked to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with officials citing LPG reprioritisation of propane and butane.
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LatestlyPune gas-based crematoriums temporarily closed due to LPG supply prioritisation amid Middle East crisis
The gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in Pune will be temporarily closed following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This decision comes as the ministry has prioritised propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption due to a crisis in the Middle East.
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The Economic TimesWest Asia crisis: Pune gas crematoriums shut temporarily amid LPG restrictions
Pune's gas crematoriums are temporarily shut. This follows restrictions on LPG components like propane and butane. The ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted oil and natural gas exports. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas ordered prioritization for domestic LPG supply. Electric and wood-fired crematoriums remain operational to serve the public.
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