Will Delhi’s Langars Stop? DSGMC Writes to Petroleum Minister Over War-Fuelled LPG Shortage
New Delhi / Tarai 24 National Desk, March 13, 2026 — The ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to impact critical community services in India’s capital. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has officially written to the Union Petroleum Minister, seeking urgent intervention to ensure a steady supply of LPG cylinders so that the sacred ‘langar’ (community kitchen) services can continue uninterrupted.
In a formal letter addressed to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the DSGMC highlighted that the war in the Middle East has severely affected the langar service across various gurdwaras. According to the committee, gas agencies have unexpectedly “stopped” the supply of LPG cylinders, threatening the daily feeding of thousands.
Big vs. Small Gurdwaras
While the city’s larger and historic gurdwaras—such as Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and Gurdwara Bangla Sahib—are equipped with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections and remain largely unaffected, the crisis is hitting smaller shrines hard.
A DSGMC office-bearer explained that the smaller community kitchens rely entirely on commercial LPG cylinders to prepare meals. The letter, signed jointly by DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka and General Secretary Jagdip Singh Kahlon, urges the government to prioritize these institutions to prevent the community kitchens from coming to a halt.
Restaurants and Eateries Feel the Pinch
The disruption is not limited to religious institutions. The war-fuelled LPG crisis is rippling through Delhi’s vast food industry. Over the past few days, several restaurants, neighborhood cafes, and roadside eateries have been forced to temporarily halt operations. Many operators report that they are either trying to stretch their limited remaining gas supplies or shutting down entirely until the supply chain normalizes.
Delhi Government Assures Normalcy
Amid growing public concern and reports of panic buying, the Delhi government stepped in on Thursday to calm the situation.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office assured residents that the supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, and piped natural gas in the city remains “normal.” The government strongly urged citizens to refrain from hoarding fuel and warned that officials are conducting rigorous, city-wide inspections to crack down on the black-marketing of LPG cylinders.
