LPG Shortage Forces Zoho, HCLTech to Announce Work From Home

• Zoho Corporation announced Work From Home for most employees for two weeks from March 16 due to LPG gas cylinder shortages.
• HCLTech previously allowed Chennai office employees to work remotely on March 12-13 as cafeteria services were impacted by commercial LPG unavailability.
• The decision aims to reduce employee travel stress and manage transport issues amidst ongoing fuel supply disruptions.
• Rising tensions in West Asia, involving US, Israel, and Iran, are contributing to global energy market instability and supply chain issues.
• Restaurants and corporate campuses are also facing operational challenges due to the unavailability of commercial LPG cylinders.