Morbi ceramic industry faces shutdown threat as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply
The ceramic industry in Morbi, one of India’s largest manufacturing hubs for tiles and sanitaryware, is staring at a possible shutdown as gas supplies from the Gulf region remain disrupted amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
The crisis follows a war-like situation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which has severely impacted maritime trade routes. Shipments of petroleum and gas from Gulf nations have been delayed after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors for energy supplies.