Indian restaurants warn of shutdowns as Iran war makes cooking gas scarce

India rations cooking gas as Strait of Hormuz tensions choke supplies

Cooking gas shortages are already forcing eateries to close as industry bodies warn of widespread economic damage in a country that imports the bulk of its oil and gas. Namita Singh reports

LPG crisis in India: Delhi restaurants cut mutton, warn of shutdowns and price hikes

The ongoing LPG crisis in India, amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, is forcing restaurants to prioritise vegetarian dishes and consider alternative fuels. Non-vegetarian items, such as mutton, which require longer cooking times, are severely affected

Pizza over dosa: Hotels tweak menu, go for laundry cuts as Iran war chokes LPG supply

The LPG shortage has forced hotels to dish out new menus, prioritise low-fuel items as idlis and opt for oven-cooked foods such as pastas and pizza. Tandoori cooking is also making a comeback

Restaurants, hotels face severe shortages in commercial LPG supply

Severe commercial LPG shortages threaten restaurants and hotels nationwide, prompting menu cuts and operational hour reductions amid urgent calls for government action.

Iran war: Hyderabad hotel owners to meet today over LPG cylinder shortage

Hyderabad: A crucial meeting will be held in Hyderabad on the night on Tuesday, March 10, between hotel and restaurant owners due to the ongoing gas cylinder shortage caused by attack on Iran by the US and Israel. The conflict has led to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important pass for ships carrying fuel and gas to reach different countries. As things stand in Hyderabad, most hotels are likely to shut operations in the next tw…

India's restaurants are under threat from the LPG supply crunch caused by the Iran war

Restaurants in India are facing closure as the government restricts the supply of LPG as cooking fuel, industry representatives tell CNBC.