Fuel switch: A worker cuts firewood as a severe shortage of LPG cylinders forces restaurants and street food vendors to switch to traditional cooking style in Hafeezpet on Friday. | Photo credit: Siddhant Thakur
As the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage enters its second week, kitchens across Hyderabad’s IT corridor are being forced to adapt in a way many had not anticipated. From lodging for paying guests to roadside restaurants, the crisis fueled by tensions in West Asia has disrupted daily cooking routines, prompting thousands to experiment with makeshift and often risky alternatives.
Through Madhapur and Gachibowli, more than 11000 PG and hostels spread menuwhile several restaurants and street vendors have either reduced operations or temporarily closed. For those still functioning, survival meant improvisation.
Published – 17 March 2026 13:18 IST
