With the ongoing war disrupting the gas supply chain, commercial LPG cylinder supply to hotels and eateries has been temporarily suspended, triggering a crisis across the hospitality sector.
In response, DC Mohammed Roshan convened a meeting with hotel owners and gas distributors to assess the situation and address their concerns. The administration informed stakeholders that gas supply to commercial establishments will be restored in a phased manner. Until then, hotel owners have been urged to switch to alternative fuel sources to keep operations running.
Hotel owners, however, painted a grim picture. Many said their businesses have come to a standstill due to the complete halt in cylinder supply, leaving workers jobless and livelihoods at risk. Several establishments have already shut down, and others are on the verge of closure. They warned that if the situation continues, it could escalate into a major economic and employment crisis.
Responding to these concerns, DC Roshan assured that efforts are underway to normalize supplies. He clarified that, as per government directives, domestic consumers are currently being given priority. Once overall availability improves, commercial supply will resume in stages.
Meanwhile, Ajay Pai, President of the Hotel Owners Association, stressed that shutting down hotels is not a viable solution and highlighted the urgent need for immediate relief. The administration acknowledged the gravity of the situation and assured that remedial measures will be implemented at the earliest.
Given the uncertainty and the possibility of the conflict escalating further, authorities reiterated their appeal to hotel owners to explore all possible alternative fuel options and sustain their businesses during this challenging period.