Tirupur Knitwear Industry Faces Shutdown Due to LPG Shortage

The Tirupur knitwear cluster is facing a severe LPG shortage, risking the closure of MSMEs within a week if supplies are not restored. The Tirupur Exporters Association has called for immediate state intervention, highlighting that the textile sector requires 204 tonnes of LPG daily, while other sectors add another 150 tonnes. A TEA delegation met with the chief secretary to address the crisis, proposing temporary community kitchens for workers and emphasizing the need for coal as an alternative fuel.

Published Mar 23, 2026

Tirupur's knitwear industry faces significant disruption due to an acute shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with industry representatives warning that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) may shut down within a week without restored supplies. The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) indicated that over 20,000 units rely heavily on LPG, requiring around 350 tonnes daily for operations.

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A TEA delegation met with the chief secretary to seek government intervention, noting the potential for prolonged supply disruptions to impact production and exports. Proposed solutions include temporary community kitchens for workers and a transition to compressed natural gas (CNG), although this requires time and investment. The association also mentioned a need for 125 tonnes of coal daily as an alternative fuel, with the state government planning coal supply distribution.