An proprietor of a restaurant in South Delhi claims that a lack of cooking gas has caused him to close. Tadka Rani’s owner, Gagandeep Singh Sapra, stated that a lack of LPG has forced him to close his North Indian restaurant till further notice.
According to Sapra, black market vendors are asking ₹5,000 for a cylinder of LPG. For comparison, in the nation’s capital, a 19-kg commercial cylinder is expected to cost ₹1,884.50.
“We are shutting down”
“We are shutting down too now – gas is finished, black marketeers are now asking for 5000+++ for gas cylinders,” Sapra said in an X post last night.
Hours later, he posted that Tadka Rani is now offline from food delivery platforms. “It is hurting me to close kitchens from service, and select the option ‘Closed due to LPG Shortage’,” said Sapra. “Tadka Rani is offline guys, we will soon be back, apologies that we can’t serve you.”
It is hurting me to close kitchens from service, and select the option “Closed due to LPG Shortage”
But Babaji meher karenge, dekho aage kya hota hai.#TadkaRani is offline guys, we will soon be back, apologies that we can’t serve you
Our Other Brands, The Nashta Company… pic.twitter.com/d8CgzMvbVB
— Gagandeep Singh Sapra (@TheBigGeek) March 11, 2026
The restaurateur from South Delhi stated that for as long as possible, his other companies, The Nashta Company and The Meal Combo Box Company, will serve a restricted menu.
Why the LPG shortage?
The primary reason of India’s LPG shortfall is global supply interruptions brought on by escalating tensions and violence in West Asia. Over 85% of India’s LPG supply crosses the Strait of Hormuz, but deliveries to many nations, including India, have been hindered by production problems and transportation difficulties in the area.
Restaurants and street food vendors around the nation have been impacted by the shortage. The commercial food industry is searching for alternatives due to a lack of commercial LPG cylinders and the government’s use of restrictions under the Essential Commodities Act. To deal with the shortage of supplies, both small and large restaurant chains are changing their menus, switching to electric appliances, and reducing their operations.
What the government is saying
On Wednesday, the Delhi government reassured citizens that the city’s supply of gasoline, diesel, and LPG is normal and advised them not to believe “rumours” about possible shortages.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s office, there isn’t a fuel scarcity in Delhi. The administration has also instructed officials to take strong action against any cases of gas theft or black marketing.
