The Times of India

Chennai residents experienced widespread anxiety over LPG refill availability as booking systems for Bharat Gas and Indane faced disruptions. While suppliers cited overloaded systems and server glitches due to a surge in bookings, many consumers reported failed attempts and delayed deliveries, leading to frustration.

Roadside eateries are illegally using subsidized domestic LPG cylinders due to sharp price hikes in commercial ones. Authorities have yet to take action, despite regulations prohibiting such diversion. While some eateries face closures due to shortages, government-run kitchens report no disruptions.

Autorickshaw drivers are facing an LPG shortage, with some stations charging double the usual price and refusing receipts. Long queues have formed, impacting drivers who rely on LPG-powered vehicles. Driver unions are urging the state government to intervene to prevent further exploitation and ensure fuel availability. Ride-hailing companies are monitoring the situation.

Panic buying due to LPG cylinder shortages has led to a surge in demand for induction stoves, with many stores reporting sold-out inventory. Service centers are overwhelmed with repair requests, as consumers adapt by using induction cooktops for various cooking tasks to conserve gas and reduce cooking time.

Chennai's eateries faced a severe LPG shortage, forcing many to shut or scale down operations. With commercial cylinders unavailable for days, hotels are switching to electric stoves. Associations met officials, warning of further closures if gas deliveries don't resume, as oil companies prioritize hospitals and educational institutions amid West Asian unrest.

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A commercial LPG shortage is impacting corporate canteens, hostels, and wedding halls across Chennai. Hostels are already rationing services, with some facilities halting coffee, tea, and certain dishes due to soaring cylinder prices. Wedding caterers are discussing adjustments with clients, while hospitals, though currently stable, anticipate potential disruptions and are considering menu simplifications and shifts to electric cooking.

Chennai's hotels and eateries face an LPG crisis, with many threatening to close by Tuesday night due to supply cuts. Oil companies have reduced deliveries of commercial cylinders, impacting over 10,000 establishments. The Chennai Hotels Association has appealed to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister for urgent intervention to restore gas supplies and prevent widespread shutdowns.