Bengaluru Restaurant Shuts Temporarily Amid LPG Shortage, Owner Says Will Come Back When 'Gas Situation Improves'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Bengaluru 's newly opened Khadak Singh Da Dhaba has temporarily closed its doors due to a cooking gas shortage, with its owner sharing an emotional message online about the difficult call. The post struck a chord on social media, where many users voiced support while highlighting the broader impact of the gas crunch on restaurants and the food industry.

Kawaljeet Singh announced the closure in a post on X, saying the newly-opened restaurant would remain shut until the situation improves.

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“We have to remain closed temporarily due to gas shortage in Bangalore. My heart is broken but the spirits are alive. We will come back stronger once the gas situation improves,” he wrote.

His post quickly drew attention online, with many users offering encouragement and sharing similar experiences from the food industry.

One user wrote that they hoped to visit the restaurant soon after returning to the city.“Wow, the place is in HSR only. Once I return to Bangalore, I’ll definitely come to your place once I return to Bangalore (1-2 weeks) please stay strong sir. We’re all in it together. The situation will improve soon,” the comment read.

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Another restaurateur joined the conversation, highlighting that many eateries are already struggling with the shortage.“We are operating with selected menu items, and that too for a few more days. Very bad scenario,” the user wrote.

Some users also suggested possible alternatives to cope with the disruption. One commenter advised exploring different cooking technologies, writing:“Do not be disheartened. See if you can diversify your process to induction/infrared etc. Situation is unprecedented. ESMA prioritizes households. See whether it is possible to innovate (Bangalore is the place to innovate Tandoor design with induction/infrared).”

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The situation in Bengaluru reflects a wider challenge currently facing India’s food service sector. According to a Bloomberg report, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered concerns about cooking gas supply disruptions, which in turn are affecting restaurants and food delivery platforms.

The uncertainty has already impacted stock markets. Shares of Indian food delivery firms fell as restaurants warned of operational disruptions. Eternal Ltd. dropped as much as 4.8%, while Swiggy Ltd. declined by a similar margin to a record low. Shares of quick service restaurant operators, including Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., also saw a decline.

Analysts say the shortage could lead to slower growth in food delivery orders if restaurants are forced to cut back operations. Motilal Oswal analysts, including Abhishek Pathak, noted in a report that reduced menus, shorter cooking hours, or temporary kitchen closures could limit order availability on delivery platforms, the Bloomberg reported.

The gas crunch has also triggered panic buying in some parts of the country, benefiting companies that manufacture electric cooking appliances. Shares of electric cooktop manufacturers surged, with TTK Prestige Ltd. jumping as much as 15% on Thursday and extending its three-day gains to nearly 30%. Stove Kraft Ltd. also rose by up to 12%.

India recently raised prices for its most widely used cooking gas cylinder for the first time in almost a year. The price of the 14.2kg LPG cylinder used by most households was increased by 7% to ₹913. Rates for commercial LPG cylinders, typically used by restaurants and hotels, were also raised for the second time in March.

For many small eateries and restaurants, the rising costs and supply disruptions are proving to be a difficult combination. However, as Kawaljeet Singh’s post suggests, many business owners remain hopeful that operations will soon return to normal.

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