LPG shortage forces eateries to shut down, disrupts wedding catering in Bengaluru

LPG shortages in Bengaluru disrupt eateries and wedding catering, forcing menu cuts and halting new bookings amid ongoing uncertainty.

Hotels and eateries across Bengaluru continue to face a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, forcing many establishments to reduce menu options and, in some cases, temporarily shut down operations as uncertainty over supply persists.

The crisis has also begun to affect the city’s wedding catering industry, with several caterers halting new bookings and scaling down elaborate wedding menus.

Restaurant owners said they initially tried to manage the situation by limiting the number of dishes offered to customers. However, with supplies of commercial LPG remaining inconsistent, owners of many establishments said that it has become difficult to continue day-to-day operations.

“We first tried to cope with by cutting down our menu, but the situation has only worsened. We somehow managed to run the kitchen till Wednesday, but today we simply did not have enough LPG to cook. We do not know how long this uncertainty will continue, so we decided to shut down the establishment from Wednesday until the situation improves,” said Ravindra Shetty, a restaurant owner from Arekere in south Bengaluru.

Several restaurants across the city have adopted similar measures. Some eateries are operating with minimal menus, while others have temporarily closed their kitchens to avoid losses and operational disruptions.

A restaurant owner from Koramangala said the shortage has created confusion and financial strain for small businesses that depend entirely on LPG for daily cooking. “Restaurants run on tight margins and we cannot function without a reliable fuel supply. With no clarity on when supplies will stabilise, some of us have chosen to pause operations rather than disappoint customers,” said Ravi K., a hotel owner.