New Delhi, March 10 -- A commercial LPG shortage is affecting hotels and restaurants nationwide, with many forced to suspend operations. The government has formed a three-member committee to address grievances and prioritise domestic LPG supply.

The Bangalore Hotels Association released a notice stating, "The supply of gas cylinders for commercial use has been stopped from today. Essential services like senior citizens, students, and hospitals rely on it. Immediate action is expected from Union Ministers to resume commercial gas supply."

In Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal witnessed a temporary halt in commercial LPG cylinder distribution.

National Vice President of the LPG Association RK Gupta confirmed that commercial cylinders have not been i...