Amid reports of a shortage of commercial LPG, which has affected restaurants, hotels, and transport services in several Indian cities, an old social media post by an astrologer has suddenly resurfaced online. Shared months ago, the tweet has garnered significant attention online.
This shortage comes at a time when global energy supplies have been disrupted due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
This post was originally shared by astrologer Prashant Kini on X (formerly Twitter) in September 2025. In the tweet, he predicted that India may face disruptions in fuel and natural gas supplies after March 2026.
In the post, the astrologer wrote: “India will face fuel and natural gas shortages after March 2026… there will be disruptions in the supply chain.”
As the LPG shortage started making headlines, Kini re-shared the same tweet on March 11 and wrote: “I made this prediction almost 5 months ago…!!”
What people are saying online
The resurfaced post caught the attention of social media users and generated a variety of reactions online.
One user commented, "Can you guess now? When will this be solved?"
Another said, “Brother is the final boss of astrology.”
West Asia conflict disrupts global energy routes
The LPG shortage is being linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began with a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran. The conflict is now in its 13th day and has begun to impact global supply chains.
A major reason behind this blockage is the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil transportation routes. Since Iran is involved in the conflict, traffic through this route has been affected. This has impacted oil imports to India, raising concerns about energy supplies.
There is news of LPG shortage in major cities.
The impact is already being felt in several cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Restaurant associations in these cities have said that commercial LPG supplies have been erratic for the past few days.
Industry bodies have warned that if the supply situation doesn't improve soon, restaurants and hotels in many cities could face serious operational difficulties. They also cautioned that a prolonged disruption could drive up food prices in the coming weeks.
Its impact is also being felt on railway services. Officials with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCT) said that the LPG shortage has begun to impact catering operations on trains, and if the situation persists, the railways is considering temporarily suspending cooked food services.
PC: News18
