The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders across several Indian cities worsened on Wednesday, leaving restaurants and food businesses struggling to keep their kitchens running. The problem has been reported in cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, where eateries rely heavily on LPG for daily cooking operations.
In Hyderabad, the situation has become particularly serious. Restaurant associations warned that nearly 90% of eateries could shut down within 48 hours if the supply of commercial LPG cylinders does not improve. Some restaurants have already started limiting their menus, while a few smaller outlets have temporarily closed because they ran out of cooking gas.
Specific incidents highlight the scale of the crisis. Several restaurants in Hyderabad’s busy food hubs such as Ameerpet and Madhapur reported running out of LPG cylinders and suspending cooking operations for a few hours while waiting for supplies. In some cases, restaurant owners said suppliers informed them that deliveries could take two to four days, far longer than the usual next-day refill service.
Similar disruptions are being reported in Bengaluru, where restaurant associations say hundreds of eateries are facing delays in cylinder deliveries. Some small restaurants and roadside food stalls have begun reducing their working hours to conserve LPG. In Mumbai and Pune, hotel associations said many establishments have been forced to operate with fewer menu options due to limited gas supplies.
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