The hoteliers of Shivamogga town are experiencing a shortage in the supply of commercial gas cylinders, owing to the conflict in West Asia between Israel and US on one side and Iran on the other. The association of hoteliers in Shivamogga is planning to convene a meeting soon to discuss the issue and take an appropriate decision, considering the prevailing situation.
restaurants trim menu to LPG shortage in Bengaluru
A restaurant in central Bengaluru restricted its menu to tea and coffee owing to disruption in LPG supply and shortage in Bengaluru, on March 10, 2026. | Video Credit: The Hindu
In Bengaluru, some restaurants are trimming their menu on account of a shortage in commercial gar cylinders. One restaurant at Shivaji Nagar, in the central business district, had put a sign — during lunch time at 1 PM — saying that only tea and coffee is available. On any other day, at this time, this restaurant would be packed with customers ordering and eating dosa, rice items, or idli.
On March 9, the Bengaluru Hotels’ Association informed that restaurant in the State capital may have to shut down if the supply is not resumed. “We also facing the heat of shortage in the supply of commercial cylinders," said P.S. Sudhakar Shetty of Mallige Idli Centre on Balaraj Urs Road in Shivamogga.
