LPG Gas Shortage Hits Restaurants in Hyderabad: Cylinder Prices Surge, Hotels Shift to Firewood Amid Rising Costs
LPG gas shortage drives cylinder prices up, forcing restaurants to use firewood. Hotels face delays, losses, and risk of closure due to rising fuel costs.
The ongoing LPG gas shortage and rising cylinder prices have severely impacted the hotel and restaurant sector, forcing many businesses to shift to firewood cooking. With LPG prices increasing sharply, the restaurant industry is struggling with higher costs, delays, and reduced profits.
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LPG Cylinder Prices Surge Due to Shortage
The gas shortage across the country has led to a steep rise in prices:
- LPG cylinder prices increased from around ₹4,000 to ₹7,000
- Supply disruptions have made cylinders difficult to obtain
- Restaurants are finding it hard to maintain regular cooking operations
The LPG shortage impact on restaurants is becoming more visible each day.
Hotels Turn to Firewood as Alternative
Due to non-availability of LPG:
- Many restaurants have shifted to firewood cooking
- Demand for firewood has increased sharply
- Firewood prices rose from ₹6 to ₹11 (per unit) compared to normal days
This has further increased the operational costs for hotels.
Cooking Delays Affect Customer Service
Switching to firewood has caused major delays:
- Cooking time increased from 30–35 minutes to over an hour
- Customers are facing long waiting times
- Some customers are leaving due to delays
This has directly impacted customer satisfaction and restaurant revenue.
Menu Cuts and Business Losses
Restaurants are taking tough measures:
- Some items have been removed from menus
- Many businesses have reduced operations
- A few outlets have been temporarily shut down
Peak hour service has also been affected due to fuel limitations.
Small Restaurants at Risk of Closure
Traders warn of serious consequences:
- Small and medium restaurants are struggling to survive
- Some businesses are operating at reduced capacity
- Risk of permanent closure if the situation continues
The LPG gas crisis impact on hotels is pushing the sector into uncertainty.
The LPG gas shortage and rising cylinder prices affecting restaurants have created a challenging situation for the hospitality sector. With many hotels forced to use firewood, facing delays and losses, the future of small businesses depends on how quickly gas supply stabilizes.
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