The ongoing LPG shortage has begun to disrupt Mumbai’s fabric dyeing industry, a sector heavily dependent on gas for processing textiles. With cylinder supply turning erratic, small-scale dyers are struggling to sustain operations, triggering delays and losses.

Supply crunch

Fabric retailers and wholesalers across the city report a sharp slowdown. Small dyers, who form the backbone of the business, are bearing the brunt of rising costs and irregular supply. “Till before COVID, we had seven dyeing partners. That was reduced to four post-COVID. Now even these four have returned to their hometowns, leaving us unable to supply dyed dupattas,” said Ram Dedhia, owner of Ankur Dupatta Ghar in Dadar.