Indian restaurants warn of shutdowns as Iran war makes cooking gas scarce
Summary
Indian restaurants and hotels face potential shutdowns due to a severe cooking gas shortage driven by the Iran war disrupting supplies and raising energy prices.
Key Points
- Indian restaurants and hotels face potential shutdowns due to a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) caused by the Iran war.
- The US-Israel conflict with Iran has halted ship traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy supplies and increasing prices.
- India, a major LPG importer, has invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production, but the hospitality sector struggles with supply.
- Industry bodies have appealed to the Indian government, which has set up a panel to review LPG supply requests for restaurants and other industries.
