Fears of a disruption in LPG supplies amid the Iran war have triggered anxiety among households and restaurants. In New Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and Bhubaneswar, restaurant owners reported warnings from LPG delivery agents about possible shortages. ADVERTISEMENTAshish Ahuja, who owns two restaurants in South East Delhi, uses piped gas. Hospitality bodies, including the National Restaurant Association of India, have urged petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri to clarify the government’s position on commercial LPG. J.K. Mohanty, chairman of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha, said the disruption could affect tourism, bookings and livelihoods, including 50,000 hotel workers in Odisha alone.

Source: The Telegraph March 11, 2026 02:55 UTC