Hoteliers of Bengaluru, Shivamogga begin to experience shortage in supply of commercial gas cylinders

Shivamogga hoteliers face commercial gas cylinder shortages, prompting concerns about potential shutdowns and urgent discussions on supply issues.

The hoteliers of Shivamogga town are experiencing a shortage in the supply of commercial gas cylinders, owing to the conflict in West Asia between Israel and US on one side and Iran on the other. The association of hoteliers in Shivamogga is planning to convene a meeting soon to discuss the issue and take an appropriate decision, considering the prevailing situation.

In Bengaluru, some restaurants in Bengaluru are trimming their menu on account of a shortage in commercial gar cylinders. One restaurant at Shivaji Nagar, in the central business district, had put a sign saying that only tea and coffee is available, during lunch time at 1 PM. On any other day, at this time, this restaurant would be packed with customers ordering and eating dosa, rice items, or idli.

The Bengaluru Hotels’ Association, on March 9, informed that restaurant in the State capital may have to shut down if the supply is not resumed. “We also facing the heat of shortage in the supply of commercial cylinders," said P.S. Sudhakar Shetty of Mallige Idli Centre on Balaraj Urs Road in Shivamogga.

“If the price of cylinders goes up, we can somehow manage by increasing the price of food items. But, if the supply of commercial gas is stopped, how can we manage? There is no alternative. We cannot return to firewood-cooking all of a sudden," he said.

The price of commercial gas cylinders was increased recently.

Sathish Shetty, owner of Machali at Gopala Extension in Shivamogga, reported no shortage at his establishment so far, but expressed uncertainty about the future.