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

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A crematorium contractor says one 19.5 kg commercial LPG cylinder cost ₹1,930 as on March 1 and the price is expected to increase further.

A crematorium contractor says one 19.5 kg commercial LPG cylinder cost ₹1,930 as on March 1 and the price is expected to increase further. | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M

Amid a nationwide crisis, contractors running crematoria under the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said they are facing difficulties booking LPG cylinders amid a supply disruption that has tightened availability at distributor godowns.

J. John, an AIADMK councillor from Korattur in the Ambattur zone, said contractor at the Ambattur crematorium had recently bought six cylinders from a different distributor two days ago.

Published - March 12, 2026 12:49 am IST

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