LPG crisis: 50% restaurants in Mumbai may shut soon
A major cooking gas shortage, thanks to the West Asia conflict and Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, has hit India hard, especially restaurants that rely on commercial LPG.
In Mumbai, around 20% of hotels and restaurants have already closed their doors, and if things don't improve soon, that number could rise to nearly 50% within two days.
Even hostels in cities like Hyderabad are struggling to keep meal services running.
Government takes steps to address situation
The government has set up a committee to tackle the crisis and has extended the LPG refill booking cycle from 21 days to 25 days.
State leaders in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are also urging for quick fixes so businesses can get back on track.
The National Restaurant Association of India says it is worried many more eateries might have to shut if supplies don't bounce back quickly.