LPG shortage leads to panic booking of domestic cylinders in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Iran-US-Israel conflict is causing a stir in Bengaluru, with the city’s hotel industry bearing the brunt of the impact. The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has forced many hotels to shut down, and the situation is expected to worsen.

Panic has set in, with people rushing to book domestic cylinders, leading to a surge in demand. Gas agencies are struggling to keep up, having reduced their stock by 20 per cent. The situation is so dire that even induction stoves are flying off the shelves, with many shops reporting sold-out stocks.

The crisis has left many scrambling for alternatives, with some hotels considering switching to firewood for cooking. The situation is causing widespread anxiety, with citizens worried about the availability of LPG cylinders. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is certain — the Iran-Israel conflict is having far-reaching consequences for the people of Bengaluru.