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LPG Crisis Squeezes Indian Restaurants, Threatens Food Delivery Services

Indian restaurants face disruptions from a commercial LPG cylinder shortage, affecting operations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, linked to West Asia tensions.

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Storyboard•15-03-2026, 13:29

LPG Crisis Squeezes Indian Restaurants, Threatens Food Delivery Services

•Commercial LPG shortage hitting Indian restaurants nationwide, causing operational disruptions and threatening food delivery recovery.
•Supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the Israel-Iran conflict affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
•India imports 62% of its LPG, with 85-90% from Gulf nations, making it vulnerable to Middle East supply issues.
•Bengaluru's Vidyarthi Bhavan and restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi report severe supply cuts; prices for 19kg cylinders rose to ₹2,100-₹2,300.
•Restaurants may trim menus, reduce operating hours, or temporarily shut down if LPG supply doesn't stabilize, impacting the food ecosystem.

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