Bakeries, catering units and allied businesses have been hit hard by the curbs on commercial LPG cylinder supplies, a blow many said is comparable only to the uncertainty experienced during the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTSome major players have shifted to electric cooking, but for larger operations, electricity alone is insufficient. BijoliGrill, one of Calcutta’s leading catering units, has stopped accepting fresh orders for events scheduled in the coming weeks. Bar-B-Q on Park Street has partially switched to electric cooking with a reduced menu, said owner Rajiv Kothari. microwaves and induction, to offset any potential shortage in LPG supplies,” the advisory stated.

Source: The Telegraph March 12, 2026 00:23 UTC