New Delhi, March 13 As irregular LPG supplies grip kitchens across Delhi, many restaurants are running out of their fuel stock, creating challenges from menu changes to rising costs and concerns over staff wages.
Industry representatives say that many eateries in the capital are trying to manage the situation through adjustments. However, if the disruption continues, smaller establishments may struggle to handle rising costs without affecting staff wages.
With the widening West Asia conflict, the government has prioritized the allocation of domestically produced natural gas for LPG production, compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas sectors.
Under the revised allocation, the requirements of these sectors will be fully met before being supplied to other industries, according to a gazette notification.
Manpreet Singh, Honorary Treasurer of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), told