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JSW Steel Shares Gain as Gas Supply Worries Trigger Government Appeal

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Business 20 Mar 2026 11:15 AM IST Economic Times

 JSW Steel shares moved higher after the company’s coated products arm sought government support to secure liquefied natural gas and propane supplies. The concern comes as Middle East tensions tighten global fuel availability and raise the risk of supply disruptions for Indian manufacturers.

These fuels are essential for coated steel production, especially in processes that require stable heating and finishing. Any shortage could affect output, delay supplies to downstream sectors, and create pressure across the value-added steel market.

The development has put JSW Steel in focus, with investors watching how energy supply risks may impact production costs, margins, and steel sector sentiment in the near term.