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Hotels and restaurants across are facing a growing commercial cooking gas (LPG) shortage, raising fears that many businesses may soon be forced to shut down as supply disruptions continue.
Industry groups including the warned that the restaurant sector depends heavily on commercial LPG cylinders to operate kitchens, and any prolonged disruption could lead to widespread closures.
Restaurants Already Limiting Services
Several small eateries in have already reduced operations, offering only tea and coffee after suppliers stopped refilling cylinders for several days.
Hotel associations say many restaurants use multiple cylinders daily, and without steady supply they cannot continue normal operations.
Shutdowns Begin in Some Cities
In , industry groups report that around 20% of hotels and restaurants have already shut down, and they warn that up to 50% could close within days if supply does not improve.
Some restaurant owners say they are now forced to buy gas cylinders in the black market, where prices have surged from ₹1,200 to ₹1,500 per cylinder.
Supply Crisis Linked to Global Conflict
The shortage is partly linked to global energy disruptions caused by tensions involving , , and the , which have affected fuel shipments passing through the .
Nearly 90% of India’s LPG imports pass through this crucial maritime route.
Governments Seeking Solutions
Several state leaders, including , have urged the central government to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply so that restaurants, hotels, and small businesses can continue operating.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum has created a special committee to review LPG supply shortages and prioritise essential sectors.
Economic Impact
Industry leaders say the restaurant sector — worth about ₹6.6 lakh crore — employs millions of people and depends on uninterrupted fuel supply.
Experts warn that even a single day of disruption could cost the industry more than ₹1,200 crore, making the shortage a major economic concern.
