West Asia tensions disrupt Morbi ceramic industry; high PNG prices stall fuel shift
- brg_news_room
- Apr 5
- 1 min read
INDIA: Ceramic manufacturers in Morbi, Gujarat, have extended their shutdown until May 1, following a sharp increase in piped natural gas (PNG) prices by Gujarat Gas Limited. The industry had halted operations on March 17 due to a fuel supply disruption linked to tensions in Iran, which affected propane-LPG imports via the Strait of Hormuz.
Tile manufacturers, who rely heavily on LPG, are now being charged significantly higher PNG rates than regular users, making operations financially unviable. The Morbi cluster, which contributes around 90% of India’s ceramic output, has been severely impacted, with hundreds of units shut and thousands of workers affected. Industry bodies have raised concerns over pricing disparities and are seeking government intervention to stabilise operations.
Source: Indian Express
