Pune: Industrial Gas Shortage Threatens Pimpri Chinchwad MSMEs As Gulf War Disrupts Supplies
Pune: Industrial Gas Shortage Threatens Pimpri Chinchwad MSMEs As Gulf War Disrupts Supplies
Pimpri, Pune | March 11, 2026: The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States in the Gulf region has begun impacting industries in India, severely disrupting supply chains and pushing small entrepreneurs into crisis, said Sandeep Belasare, President of the Pimpri Chinchwad Small Industries Association.
Addressing a press conference in Pimpri on Wednesday, Belasare stated that the war has led to a sharp rise in raw material prices while export-ready finished and semi-finished goods from India remain stuck at ports. At the same time, the import of key metals such as Aluminium, Copper and Brass has been delayed, causing shortages in the domestic market.
Belasare warned that disruptions in the supply of industrial gases have further worsened the situation. He urged both the central and state governments to immediately intervene and restore a stable supply of industrial gases. “If the situation continues, small-scale entrepreneurs may have no option but to shut down their factories,” he said.
The press conference was attended by association vice-president Sanjay Jagtap, secretary Jayant Kad, former president Tatya Sapkal and director Sanjay Satav.
Vice-president Jagtap said the association has demanded a reserved quota of industrial gas to protect entrepreneurs and workers from further losses.
Secretary Jayant Kad said the association is appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and industrial gases. According to him, the ongoing conflict in Gulf countries has disrupted fuel imports to India, causing uncertainty in gas supplies and a steady rise in prices.
He added that industrial gas supply has already been reduced in several areas and completely halted in others, further damaging the production cycle.
Director Sanjay Satav said the supply of gas required for industrial operations has nearly stopped in many places. Industries use various gases for manufacturing processes such as fabrication, powder coating and CD coating, primarily relying on LPG. Due to the supply disruption, around 7,000 to 8,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial belt are reportedly suffering daily losses worth crores of rupees.
The disruption has significantly affected industrial production, with manufacturers unable to complete orders on time. Rising production costs and delays in delivery are pushing small businesses into financial distress.
Many small-scale units in industrial hubs such as Pimpri-Chinchwad, Talegaon, Chakan and Ranjangaon depend heavily on large automobile companies such as Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra and Thermax.
Entrepreneurs, the association said, are still struggling to recover from earlier challenges including the implementation of GST, demonetisation, rising inflation, the COVID-19 lockdowns and mounting bank loan repayments.
The association has urged the central and state governments to urgently resolve the industrial gas supply crisis caused by the Gulf conflict and restore normal supplies. “Otherwise, small industries may be forced to shut down,” Jagtap reiterated.
