**India's Cooking Gas Crisis Brings Textile Hub to a Standstill** An LPG crisis in India has forced thousands of textile workers to return home, as cooking gas supplies remain scarce. The crisis is linked to disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war, which has halted LPG shipments to the country. As a result, industries in Surat, India's textile hub, are facing shutdowns, and authorities have been forced to invoke emergency measures to prioritize household gas supplies. The crisis began after Iran, a major supplier of LPG to India, reduced its exports due to the ongoing conflict. India relies heavily on Iranian LPG to meet its domestic demand, and the sudden reduction in supplies has created a shortage. The shortage has been exacerbated by delays in LPG shipments from other countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. **"The situation is critical,"** said a spokesperson for the Surat Textile Mills Association. **"Many of our members are facing shutdowns due to the lack of cooking gas, which is essential for their operations."** The association has estimated that over 50,000 textile workers have been affected by the crisis, with many returning home due to the unavailability of cooking gas. The Gujarat government has invoked emergency measures to prioritize household gas supplies, ensuring that families have access to cooking gas. However, this has come at the cost of industries, which are struggling to maintain production. The textile industry is one of the largest employers in the region, and the shutdowns are likely to have a significant impact on the local economy. The crisis is expected to continue for several weeks, with LPG shipments from Iran unlikely to resume in the near future. The Indian government has been in talks with other countries to secure alternative LPG supplies, but so far, no agreement has been reached. In the meantime, textile workers continue to return home, and industries remain shut down, highlighting the severity of the crisis. As the crisis deepens, the Indian government is under pressure to find a solution to the LPG shortage. The government has promised to take all necessary measures to ensure that industries and households have access to cooking gas. However, the lack of progress so far has left many wondering when the crisis will be resolved.