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Gas crisis deepens in Mumbai: Hotels and restaurants to close tomorrow, shocking warning from Aahar Association
Mumbai | Date: March 10, 2026
The rising tension in the Middle East and the Iran-Israel war have directly affected the hotel industry across the country, including Mumbai. Thousands of hotels and restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are in crisis due to a sudden 50 to 60 percent reduction in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. The 'Aahar' Hotel Association in Mumbai has given a big warning and said that most of the hotels are likely to close from tomorrow (March 11), while in Bengaluru, the possibility of a ban is being expressed from today (March 10).
After the Russia-Ukraine war, now the Iran-Israel conflict has created great instability in the global energy market. This has affected the supply of commercial cylinders in India, and the central government has ordered oil companies to give priority to domestic LPG gas. As a result, the shortage of 19 kg commercial cylinders required for hotels has increased. In the last two days, the price of commercial cylinders has increased by Rs 115 and that of domestic cylinders by Rs 60, and further increase is expected.
Vijay Shetty, president of the 'Aahar' Association, said, "Currently, 10 to 20 percent of hotels in Mumbai have been affected. By Tuesday, this figure will increase to 60 percent and by Wednesday (March 11), 100 percent of restaurants may be closed. The food of the common citizen will be a big blow." He further said that due to the unavailability of cylinders, they have to buy them from the black market at expensive rates. Only 10 percent of hotels in Bengaluru have gas left. A letter has been sent to the Union Petroleum Minister in this regard and discussions have also been held with Maharashtra's Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal.
Important decisions taken by the government
The central government has taken some strict steps to prevent fuel shortages:
Priority on domestic gas: Oil refineries have been ordered to increase production, and this gas will be reserved primarily for domestic consumption.
25-day rule: A minimum gap of 25 days has been made mandatory between two bookings to stop gas hoarding and black marketing.
Priority to essential services: Imported gas supply will currently be provided only to sectors like hospitals and educational institutions.
High-level committee: A committee of three executive directors of oil companies has been appointed to find a way out of the shortage in the hotel industry.
Demands for government intervention from hotel owners are gaining momentum, and if the situation does not improve, there will be a serious impact on the food system in Mumbai. 'Aahar' has appealed to citizens to make essential preparations.
Mumbai | Date: March 10, 2026
The rising tension in the Middle East and the Iran-Israel war have directly affected the hotel industry across the country, including Mumbai. Thousands of hotels and restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are in crisis due to a sudden 50 to 60 percent reduction in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. The 'Aahar' Hotel Association in Mumbai has given a big warning and said that most of the hotels are likely to close from tomorrow (March 11), while in Bengaluru, the possibility of a ban is being expressed from today (March 10).
After the Russia-Ukraine war, now the Iran-Israel conflict has created great instability in the global energy market. This has affected the supply of commercial cylinders in India, and the central government has ordered oil companies to give priority to domestic LPG gas. As a result, the shortage of 19 kg commercial cylinders required for hotels has increased. In the last two days, the price of commercial cylinders has increased by Rs 115 and that of domestic cylinders by Rs 60, and further increase is expected.
Vijay Shetty, president of the 'Aahar' Association, said, "Currently, 10 to 20 percent of hotels in Mumbai have been affected. By Tuesday, this figure will increase to 60 percent and by Wednesday (March 11), 100 percent of restaurants may be closed. The food of the common citizen will be a big blow." He further said that due to the unavailability of cylinders, they have to buy them from the black market at expensive rates. Only 10 percent of hotels in Bengaluru have gas left. A letter has been sent to the Union Petroleum Minister in this regard and discussions have also been held with Maharashtra's Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal.
Important decisions taken by the government
The central government has taken some strict steps to prevent fuel shortages:
Priority on domestic gas: Oil refineries have been ordered to increase production, and this gas will be reserved primarily for domestic consumption.
25-day rule: A minimum gap of 25 days has been made mandatory between two bookings to stop gas hoarding and black marketing.
Priority to essential services: Imported gas supply will currently be provided only to sectors like hospitals and educational institutions.
High-level committee: A committee of three executive directors of oil companies has been appointed to find a way out of the shortage in the hotel industry.
Demands for government intervention from hotel owners are gaining momentum, and if the situation does not improve, there will be a serious impact on the food system in Mumbai. 'Aahar' has appealed to citizens to make essential preparations.
The rising tension in the Middle East and the Iran-Israel war have directly affected the hotel industry across the country, including Mumbai. Thousands of hotels and restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru are in crisis due to a sudden 50 to 60 percent reduction in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. The 'Aahar' Hotel Association in Mumbai has given a big warning and said that most of the hotels are likely to close from tomorrow (March 11), while in Bengaluru, the possibility of a ban is being expressed from today (March 10).
After the Russia-Ukraine war, now the Iran-Israel conflict has created great instability in the global energy market. This has affected the supply of commercial cylinders in India, and the central government has ordered oil companies to give priority to domestic LPG gas. As a result, the shortage of 19 kg commercial cylinders required for hotels has increased. In the last two days, the price of commercial cylinders has increased by Rs 115 and that of domestic cylinders by Rs 60, and further increase is expected.
Vijay Shetty, president of the 'Aahar' Association, said, "Currently, 10 to 20 percent of hotels in Mumbai have been affected. By Tuesday, this figure will increase to 60 percent and by Wednesday (March 11), 100 percent of restaurants may be closed. The food of the common citizen will be a big blow." He further said that due to the unavailability of cylinders, they have to buy them from the black market at expensive rates. Only 10 percent of hotels in Bengaluru have gas left. A letter has been sent to the Union Petroleum Minister in this regard and discussions have also been held with Maharashtra's Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal.
Important decisions taken by the government
The central government has taken some strict steps to prevent fuel shortages:
Priority on domestic gas: Oil refineries have been ordered to increase production, and this gas will be reserved primarily for domestic consumption.
25-day rule: A minimum gap of 25 days has been made mandatory between two bookings to stop gas hoarding and black marketing.
Priority to essential services: Imported gas supply will currently be provided only to sectors like hospitals and educational institutions.
High-level committee: A committee of three executive directors of oil companies has been appointed to find a way out of the shortage in the hotel industry.
Demands for government intervention from hotel owners are gaining momentum, and if the situation does not improve, there will be a serious impact on the food system in Mumbai. 'Aahar' has appealed to citizens to make essential preparations.
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