The shortage of commercial LPG in India, triggered by disruptions linked to the escalating West Asia conflict, is beginning to affect food services across the country, including corporate campuses. Tech major Infosys has temporarily trimmed menus in its food courts across Bengaluru, Pune and Chennai, removing items such as dosas and omelettes that require higher gas consumption.
The wider hospitality sector is also feeling the impact. Restaurants in several cities have started cutting menu options, shifting to induction cooking or warning of temporary shutdowns as commercial LPG supplies tighten.
The crisis stems from global energy supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, which have affected shipments through key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz. India, one of the world’s largest LPG importers, has prioritised domestic household supply, leaving commercial users like restaurants and food courts facing shortages.
The ripple effects are now spreading to the gig economy as well. With restaurants reducing operations and menus, food delivery demand is also slowing, affecting the earnings of delivery workers who rely on daily order volumes.
Industry bodies have urged the government to ensure stable LPG supply for commercial users, warning that prolonged shortages could disrupt millions of jobs in India’s food and hospitality ecosystem.
