Swiggy and Zomato Services Halted in Mumbai as LPG Gas Shortage Brings Hotel Operations to a Standstill
Swiggy, Zomato Orders Disrupted In Mumbai As LPG Shortage Hits Restaurants
Gas supply crisis linked to the West Asia conflict forces hotels and eateries to cut services and temporarily stop online food deliveries.
Online food delivery services in Mumbai have been severely affected as restaurants struggle with a growing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Many hotels and eateries in the city have temporarily stopped accepting orders from food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, citing uncertainty over fuel supply needed to run their kitchens.
The disruption is being linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has affected global energy supply chains and tightened the availability of LPG. The impact is now being felt across the hospitality industry in Maharashtra, particularly in major cities like Mumbai and Pune.
Hotel associations say the shortage has already forced several establishments to reduce operations. According to industry representatives, around 20 percent of hotels in Mumbai have already shut down due to the lack of gas supply, and if the situation continues, the number could rise significantly in the coming days.
Restaurants that are still open have started reducing their menus drastically to save fuel. In some cases, establishments that previously offered more than 50 dishes have reduced the menu to just 10–20 items, focusing only on food that requires less cooking time and lower gas consumption.
The shortage has also directly affected online delivery platforms. Since most restaurant kitchens operate with only two to three days of LPG backup, many have reached a critical stage where they cannot accept new orders. As a result, customers using food delivery apps may increasingly see restaurants marked as “Currently Unavailable.”
Industry bodies warn that the situation could worsen if supply is not restored soon. The hospitality sector has expressed concern that rising LPG prices and limited cylinder availability could trigger a wider financial crisis for restaurants, employees and related businesses.
Meanwhile, the government has prioritised LPG supply for households, hospitals and educational institutions, which has further limited commercial supply for restaurants and hotels. Associations representing hotel owners have urged authorities to ensure a stable supply of commercial cylinders to prevent further closures.
If the shortage continues, experts say the impact will extend beyond restaurants to the broader food ecosystem, affecting delivery services, suppliers and workers who depend on the hospitality industry for their livelihoods.
