LPG crisis: Restaurants shut, iconic dishes disappear
Thanks to the ongoing West Asia conflict, India's restaurant scene just took a major hit. With commercial LPG supplies disrupted at the Strait of Hormuz, some hotels in Mumbai have reported closures in March 2026.
Big cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata are especially feeling it. Chennai spots are even cutting back on dosa and other flame-heavy dishes.
The domino effect of the crisis
If you count on eating out or grabbing a quick meal between classes or work shifts, this shortage could really mess with your routine.
The National Restaurant Association of India is warning things could get "catastrophic" if gas supplies don't bounce back soon.
Even crematoriums in Pune have shut down due to the crisis.
The government says it's working on fixes, like prioritizing home gas use and cracking down on hoarding, but for now, eating out might be off the menu for a while.