UP Realty Hit by LPG Shortage: Credai Seeks Intervention

Noida, Apr 10 (PTI) Realtors' body Credai has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to intervene in the ongoing LPG shortage, saying it is severely impacting construction activities and workers' livelihoods in the region.

In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on April 8, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India, Western UP, flagged that the supply disruption of cooking gas is affecting construction sites and slowing down project execution.

The developers' body said domestic LPG cylinders are being illegally sold at project sites for Rs 4,500-5,000, while refilling of small cylinders is available only after a long waiting period for Rs 400-500, hampering construction work.

According to estimates by Credai, which has around 250 developer members in the region, about 150 real estate projects worth thousands of crores are currently affected due to the supply disruption, including material and fuel.

These projects are spread across western Uttar Pradesh, including key high-rise hubs such as Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and areas along the Yamuna Expressway and have thousands of labourers working at these sites.


The body noted that despite a recent ceasefire announcement, the situation on the ground has not normalised, and immediate administrative intervention is required to ensure smooth LPG supply and curb black marketing.

Highlighting the sector's importance, Credai said the construction industry is the country's second-largest employment generator and is heavily dependent on migrant labour, making the crisis a major concern for workforce availability and project continuity.

Credai Western UP President Dinesh Gupta said the shortage and black marketing are disrupting the entire construction ecosystem.

"Without concrete steps from authorities, construction workers will be adversely impacted. This will affect project costs and timelines, ultimately burdening homebuyers. The crisis is linked to the livelihoods of lakhs of workers," Gupta said.

The body urged the administration to take immediate steps to restore supply and act against illegal practices, expressing hope that the government would take prompt action to provide relief to the sector and workers.