Global War Shock Hits Mysuru Hotels: Gas Cylinder Shortage and Price Surge Push Industry Toward Shutdown

NewsFlash Daily™

10 March

Iran–Israel conflict disrupts commercial LPG supply in Karnataka; hotel owners warn kitchens may shut within days if crisis continues

Mysuru: The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict and rising global fuel prices are now beginning to impact local businesses in Karnataka, with hotel owners in Mysuru raising alarm over an acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders and a sharp surge in prices.

Hotel industry representatives say that the supply of commercial gas cylinders has been severely disrupted for the past week, creating operational difficulties for restaurants and small hotels across the cultural city.

According to hotel owners, cylinders that were previously delivered within hours are now unavailable even after three days of placing orders, forcing many establishments to struggle to keep their kitchens operational.

Commercial Gas Prices Surge Amid Supply Disruption

Along with the supply shortage, hotel owners say prices of commercial LPG cylinders have increased drastically, rising nearly three times compared to earlier rates. The sudden spike in costs has put significant financial pressure on restaurant operators.

Many hotel owners fear that passing the increased costs on to customers may drive them away, further hurting the already competitive hospitality sector.

Hotel Industry Warns of Possible Shutdown

Industry representatives claim that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has dropped by nearly 50 per cent, creating a severe operational crisis for hotels that rely entirely on gas-based cooking systems.

If the shortage continues for the next few days, several restaurants may be forced to temporarily shut operations, they warned.

“There has been nearly a 50 percent reduction in gas cylinder supply. If the situation continues like this, the hotel industry may come to a standstill in the next two to three days,” said C. Narayana Gowda, President of the Mysore Hotel Owners Association.

Call for Immediate Government Intervention

The association has urged the state government to intervene immediately and resolve the supply disruption to prevent a larger crisis in the hospitality sector.

Hotel owners stressed that the hotel industry is a critical service sector, serving lakhs of customers daily, including tourists visiting Mysuru.

Industry leaders warned that without urgent action to stabilize LPG supply and prices, many establishments may have no option but to temporarily close operations, which could impact both employment and tourism-related services in the city.