Restaurateurs in Hyderabad face concerns over commercial LPG supply

Hyderabad, home to more than 74,000 restaurants with an estimated business turnover exceeding Rs 5 lakh crore, is beginning to witness early signs of uncertainty in the supply of commercial Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), raising concerns within the city’s food industry. 

The figure was shared by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) in 2024, and industry representatives believe the number of establishments has only increased since then.

Amidst the ongoing conflict



in West Asia, restaurant operators say vendors have started indicating possible disruptions in commercial LPG supply, though an immediate shortage has not yet been reported in Hyderabad. 

The situation remains uneven, with some suppliers continuing deliveries while others have warned of constraints in the coming days.

“We are in contact with our restaurant members and what we are gathering is that a vast majority of restaurant operators rely on LPG. Very few rely on electricity.