The ripple effects of the Iran-Israel conflict are now being felt in Mumbai’s kitchens, where thousands of restaurants and small eateries depend on commercial LPG cylinders for daily cooking.

With supply tightening and refill timelines stretching, several establishments have trimmed menus, shut online deliveries or temporarily closed operations. Industry groups warn that if the shortage continues, the disruption could affect not only the hospitality sector but also the city’s large migrant workforce that depends on affordable hotel meals.