An LPG shortage triggered by global supply disruptions has begun to ripple across Telangana, hitting restaurants, temples, industries and households alike. While domestic supplies are officially being prioritised, panic bookings have surged, overwhelming systems and fuelling anxiety among consumers. Industry bodies warn of a wider economic fallout, including job losses and disrupted food access, even as authorities insist the situation is under control. N. Ravi Kumar and Siddharth Kumar Singh bring you a ground reality check