Bengaluru auto crisis: LPG shortage, shut private outlets leave drivers waiting for hours; drivers told to switch to petrol

Bengaluru’s autorickshaw services are severely disrupted due to an acute auto LPG shortage, with nearly half the fleet off the roads. Global supply issues and the closure of private outlets have overwhelmed public sector stations, leading to long queues and impacting drivers’ earnings. Authorities suggest a temporary switch to petrol for dual-fuel vehicles.