Iran war hits home as Pune’s gas-based crematorium furnaces shut temporarily amid LPG supply prioritisation

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Gas-based crematorium furnaces run by the Pune Municipal Corporation will remain temporarily closed after the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed authorities to prioritise propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption.

Officials said the move comes as authorities focus on ensuring adequate LPG availability for households.

Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishor Ram said the city’s overall cremation infrastructure remains functional despite the disruption in LPG supply to some facilities.

"Crematorium systems have not been disturbed, or there are no breaks in this... We have around 27 crematoriums in the city, with all the facilities. LPG is used in 18 of them... Due to the break in the supply, we are discouraging the use of commercial LPG in these 18 places to prevent the shortage. But we do have other facilities... Certain crematoriums have a high load, while others have lesser... We will ensure that people use all the available facilities and will try to create a balance in the usage of crematoriums..."

According to civic authorities, Pune has 27 crematoriums in total, with LPG-based furnaces installed at 18 of them. With commercial LPG supply affected, officials are encouraging the use of alternative cremation facilities to manage demand across the city.