Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Hotel Association (BHA) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the abrupt restriction and near-total halt in supply of commercial LPG cylinders to hotels and restaurants across the city and state.
The single-judge bench of Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum heard the matter on March 17, 2026, issued notices to the Central and State Governments, and adjourned the case to March 23, 2026 for further consideration.
The crisis arose due to supply chain disruptions in West Asia caused by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which severely impacted global oil and gas availability.
Acting on Central Government instructions, the Karnataka Government issued the 'Natural Gas (Supply) Order 2026' on March 9 and 16, limiting daily commercial LPG cylinder distribution statewide to just 7,000 cylinders. Shining Diva Fashion Latest Stylish Rose Gold Austrian Crystal Bracelet For Women And Girls (11942B), Free Valentine Gift for Girlfriend
Of this, only 1,000 cylinders have been allocated to the entire hospitality sector including hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and industrial canteens which the petitioners claim is less than 5% of the normal daily requirement.
Bengaluru city alone has approximately 40,000 hotels and restaurants that normally require over 80,000 commercial cylinders per day.NIA raids underway in Kashmir to eradicate the terror groups of Pak in Kashmir
With the drastic quota in place, many establishments are on the verge of closure, putting the jobs of around 6 lakh workers at immediate risk.
The ripple effect is expected to severely affect milk vendors, vegetable sellers, daily wage earners, students, senior citizens, and the general public who depend on affordable street and small eateries for meals.West Bengal: Supplementary voter list to be published this evening..!
The petition names the oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) and the State Government as respondents. Advocate K. Satish Bhat, representing BHA, urged the court to direct immediate restoration of uninterrupted supply.
The High Court has ordered the respondents to submit details on current LPG stock availability in the state, cylinders distributed so far this month, and the basis for the imposed quota.Veeranna Charantimath Seeks Blessings at Muchakhandi Veerabhadreshwara Before Filing Nomination!
The ongoing restrictions are severely impacting not just the hospitality industry but also allied sectors. The next hearing on March 23 will likely see responses from the governments, based on which the court may pass interim orders.