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Pune restaurateurs warn of mass shutdowns amid LPG crisis across Maharashtra

The ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted LPG supplies in India, forcing a halt to commercial gas distribution in Pune. Industry bodies warn that over 10,000 restaurants, snack centres and mess facilities could face shutdowns if supplies are not restored soon

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Workers unload LPG cylinders from a truck for distribution amid reports of cooking gas shortage. Representation pic/istock

Workers unload LPG cylinders from a truck for distribution amid reports of cooking gas shortage. Representation pic/istock

 The West Asia conflict has begun squeezing fuel supplies in India, and Pune’s hospitality sector is already feeling the heat. Commercial LPG supply to hotels and restaurants in the city has been halted, raising fears of widespread shutdowns across the food industry. Industry bodies warn that if supplies are not restored within days, thousands of eateries could close temporarily, disrupting daily meals for residents and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of workers dependent on the sector. 

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