LPG expensive and supply disrupted, gas crisis from Mumbai to Bengaluru, hotels and restaurants on the verge of closure.
Tezzbuzz Desk- The impact of the ongoing war in West Asia is now visible in India also. Due to the affected gas supply, there is a shortage of LPG in many big cities of the country. Especially the hotel and restaurant business is being badly affected by this and in many places hotels are on the verge of closure.
India imports a major part of its gas needs from Qatar. But tensions in the Gulf region and Strait of Hormuz Gas supply is being disrupted due to the movement of ships being affected. After the attacks in Qatar, gas supply has been affected, the direct effect of which is visible in the Indian market.
In view of the possible crisis, the government has already increased the booking period of domestic gas cylinders from 21 days to 25 days. Earlier, the price of domestic LPG cylinder was also increased by Rs 60. Recently the prices of commercial LPG cylinders have also been increased.
Most affected by LPG crisis mumbai Is being seen in. Hotel and Restaurant Association AHAR According to the government, due to disruption in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, almost 20 percent hotels and restaurants closed Have been done.
The association has warned that if the gas supply does not become normal in the next two days, the city’s electricity supply will be affected. Hotels and restaurants closed up to 50 percent Can happen.
Thousands of hotels and restaurants in Mumbai depend on commercial LPG cylinders for cooking. For the last few days, the supply of cylinders has almost stopped and delivery is not taking place at many places.
At present, the restaurants that are open are running with the help of their remaining stock. But as soon as this stock runs out, they may also have to be closed.
In case of closure of hotels and restaurants, the livelihood of thousands of employees may be affected. Apart from this, customers may also face problems in food facilities.
Experts believe that if the situation of tension and war in West Asia continues for a long time, the gas supply crisis may deepen, due to which the hotel and restaurant business in many other cities of the country may also be affected.
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