Government and Hospitality Sector Address LPG Shortage Impact on Hotels and Restaurants

Amid ongoing LPG shortages linked to Middle East unrest, Andhra Pradesh's Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav advised hoteliers to reduce menu items and consider alternate day operations to conserve fuel. Hospitality industry bodies welcomed the government's allocation of about 20% of average monthly commercial LPG needs to hotels and restaurants but expressed concerns over timely distribution and sufficiency. Associations urged practical measures like menu rationalization, reduced operating hours, and use of electric appliances to manage the crisis and prevent further closures.