A newly opened restaurant in Bengaluru has temporarily shut operations as the ongoing LPG shortage in India, linked to rising tensions in West Asia, continues to affect kitchens and food businesses across the country.
The restaurant, Khadak Singh Da Dhaba, announced the decision through its founder Kawaljeet Singh, who shared the update on the social media platform X.
“We have to remain closed temporarily due to a gas shortage in Bengaluru. My heart is broken, but the spirits are alive,” Singh wrote in his post, expressing disappointment over the sudden disruption.
He added that the restaurant hopes to resume operations once the gas supply situation improves, assuring customers that the team will return stronger after the crisis passes.
Closure just days after launch
The temporary shutdown comes just days after the restaurant’s launch in the city. On March 6, Singh had announced that Khadak Singh Da Dhaba had begun operations in Bengaluru, offering family dining, direct phone orders, and online delivery services through food platforms.
The closure highlights the growing impact of the gas shortage on Bengaluru’s vibrant food industry, where several eateries have already started reducing menu items or limiting kitchen operations due to fuel constraints.
Customers and social media users responded with messages of support after the announcement, acknowledging the challenges faced by restaurant owners during the crisis.
LPG shortage affects restaurants nationwide
India is currently experiencing a commercial LPG supply crunch, largely attributed to disruptions in global energy supply caused by escalating tensions in West Asia.
Industry representatives say more than 85 per cent of India’s LPG shipments pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, making the country vulnerable to delays and supply disruptions when geopolitical tensions rise in the region.
Shipping delays and production constraints have slowed deliveries, affecting the availability of commercial gas cylinders used by restaurants and food vendors.
In Bengaluru, several eateries and street food vendors have begun rationing gas supplies while exploring alternative solutions to keep their kitchens running. Some business owners warn that their current stocks may last only a few more days if supplies do not stabilise soon.
Industry groups have urged authorities and oil companies to address the shortage quickly, as prolonged disruptions could significantly impact the hospitality sector and thousands of workers dependent on it.