2 LPG Tankers Crossed Strait of Hormuz!Myth vs Reality!Panic Booking!Restaurants,Hotels in trouble!

Описание: Rajashekar, a Merchant Navy Chief Engineer, explains why several LPG tankers are currently stuck in the Persian Gulf and how this affects the Indian market. While commercial sectors like restaurants and hotels are facing genuine supply cuts, the video emphasizes that domestic supplies are being prioritized by the government. It also warns against "panic booking," which is creating an artificial shortage.
​Timeline of Key Information
​[00:00] - Reality Check in Kerala: Reports that 40% of restaurants in Kerala have closed due to the lack of cooking gas, with hostels and hotels also struggling.
​[00:25] - The Logistics Bottleneck: Explanation of how eight LPG tankers destined for India are stuck in the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. The creator shows visuals of other LPG ships surrounding his own vessel.
​[01:17] - Recovery Timeline: Even if the Strait of Hormuz opens immediately, it may take 2–3 months for supply chains to return to normal due to storage terminals reaching high capacity and needing to reset.
​[01:42] - Risks of Switching to Induction: A warning that if everyone simultaneously switches to induction stoves, local power grids may trip because they aren't designed for such a massive, sudden load.
​[02:54] - India's Dependency: Highlighting that 60% of India's LPG and 50% of its LNG pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
​[03:31] - Strategic Reserves: Clarification that India is not "out of gas." Strategic underground reserves in Visakhapatnam and Mangalore hold about a month’s worth of emergency supply.
​[03:52] - Priority for Homes: The government is prioritizing domestic (home) LPG over commercial use. There are currently no official cuts for household supplies.
​[04:11] - The Problem with Panic Booking: Servers are jamming because people are trying to book multiple cylinders at once. Daily bookings have jumped from 55.7 lakh to 75.7 lakh since the crisis began.
​[04:41] - CNG & LNG Status: CNG (for cars/autos) and industrial LNG supplies remain stable and are being sourced from alternative routes.
​[05:56] - Price Update (March 2026): * Domestic Cylinder (14.2kg): ~₹913.
​Commercial Cylinder (19kg): ~₹1883.
​[06:26] - New Booking Rules: To curb panic, new rules require a 25-day gap between bookings in cities and a 45-day gap in rural areas.
​[06:54] - Reporting Malpractice: If delivery agents demand extra money due to the "shortage," users are encouraged to call the helpline at 1906.
​[07:55] - Refinement Capacity: India has a refining capacity of 258 million metric tonnes, and refineries are currently working at 100% capacity to mitigate the crisis.
​Conclusion: The video advises viewers to only book a cylinder when their current one is empty and to avoid spreading misinformation from social media memes.