The chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council, Arun Dhumal, is currently reviewing the LPG shortage situation in India due to fuel supply constraints arising from the West Asia conflict. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has prioritized LPG supply to essential non-domestic sectors. The 19th edition of the IPL, scheduled to begin on March 28, is facing delays in announcing the schedule due to upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the schedule in two halves, with the first two days’ calendar due by March 12. The ongoing conflict has disrupted travel plans for teams, with West Indies and South Africa stuck in India after the T20 World Cup. England, who lost in the semi-finals, was able to head back home earlier, causing controversy among players. Despite the schedule delay, several IPL franchises have already started training camps. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has ordered oil refineries to increase LPG production for domestic use. The decision on the IPL schedule announcement will depend on the evolving situation.
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