LUCKNOW, March 15 -- Restaurants and hotels in Lucknow got a measure of relief as commercial LPG cylinder supplies began trickling back after days of disruption that squeezed the city's food and hospitality sector. Indian Oil Corporation and gas agency representatives said on Saturday that nearly 20% of commercial cylinder supply has been restored in the first phase of distribution.

Around 2,000 commercial LPG cylinders were released on priority to restaurants, hotels and large food establishments in the initial step, aimed at stabilising the hospitality and food service sector, which has been under severe pressure due to the shortage, officials said.

Sanjay Bhandari, executive director and state head for Uttar Pradesh at Indian Oil Cor...