Around 20% of hotels and restaurants in Mumbai have already shut down due to disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG, the city’s hotel and restaurant body AHAR said on Tuesday.
The association warned that up to 50% of hotels could close within the next two days if the gas supply situation does not improve.
According to AHAR, how long the remaining restaurants continue to operate will depend on the LPG stock available with each establishment.
“If the situation continues, nearly half of Mumbai’s hotels may shut down in the coming days,” the association said.
However, AHAR clarified that no collective decision has been taken to shut hotels across the city. The choice to keep restaurants open or temporarily suspend operations will depend on individual hotel owners and the availability of gas supply at their establishments.
LPG Shortage Disrupts Restaurants
The warning from AHAR comes amid a sudden shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, which has disrupted kitchen operations in restaurants and eateries across Mumbai.
Many restaurants rely heavily on commercial LPG cylinders for their daily cooking needs, and any disruption in supply can force kitchens to suspend services.
Industry representatives say several hotels and restaurants have already reduced menu options or scaled back operations due to uncertainty over LPG availability.
Reports over the past two days indicate that shortages of commercial LPG have begun affecting restaurants in several cities, including Mumbai.
Restaurant associations have warned that thousands of eateries could be impacted if the supply disruption continues.
The shortage comes at a time when global energy markets are already under strain due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has disrupted fuel shipments and raised concerns about supply chains.
Authorities say steps are being taken to stabilise LPG supplies, but industry bodies note that restaurants are already facing operational challenges as deliveries of commercial cylinders have slowed.
For now, the hospitality sector is closely monitoring the situation, as prolonged supply disruptions could force more hotels and restaurants to temporarily suspend operations in the coming days.