LPG crisis in Bengaluru: Helplines unreachable, apps fail as cylinder bookings surge in the city

Many consumers attempting to place orders said they were either unable to access the booking systems or received automated messages that did not match the actual status of their orders

From 20 dishes to 15: LPG crunch trims Bengaluru wedding menus

Bengaluru's traditional wedding feasts are being impacted by an LPG shortage, forcing caterers to reduce menu items and alter recipes. This crisis is affecting the preparation of traditional dishes and the ability to maintain both quantity and quality, though wedding bookings remain steady. Caterers hope for a swift stabilization of the LPG supply.

By NITHYA MANDYAM

Menus shrink, queues grow: How LPG shortage worry is taking over Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, other Indian cities

The shortage is linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted energy supply routes globally, sparking worry in India amid an LPG crunch.