LPG shortage forces eateries to shut down, disrupts wedding catering in Bengaluru Hotels and restaurants across Bengaluru are grappling with a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, leading to widespread closures and reduced operations. The crisis has left many establishments unable to sustain daily activities, with some forced to halt services entirely due to uncertainty over fuel supply. The shortage has also disrupted the city’s wedding catering industry, where caterers are halting new bookings and scaling back elaborate menus. With commercial LPG supplies remaining inconsistent, businesses are struggling to maintain normal operations. Restaurant owners initially tried to manage by limiting menu options, but the situation has worsened, leaving some unable to cook. Ravindra Shetty, a restaurant owner in south Bengaluru, described the situation as dire, stating that his establishment had to shut down after running out of fuel. “We managed to keep the kitchen open until Wednesday, but today we had no LPG left. We don’t know when supplies will stabilize, so we’re closing until the crisis passes,” he said. Similar measures are being adopted by other eateries, with some operating on minimal menus or temporarily closing kitchens to avoid financial losses. A hotel owner from Koramangala highlighted the strain on small businesses, noting that restaurants operate on tight margins and cannot function without reliable fuel. “Without a steady supply, some of us have chosen to pause operations rather than disappoint customers,” said Ravi K. The crisis is also affecting wedding catering, which typically requires large-scale food preparation. Caterers have stopped accepting new bookings for the coming weeks and even next month, as they cannot guarantee the necessary fuel for elaborate menus.#bengaluru #ravindra_shetty #koramangala #ravi_k #manoj_kumar
