India, March 12 -- Wedding functions across Pune may face disruption due to the ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with banquet hall operators and caterers warning that food preparation for large gatherings could be affected if supplies are not restored soon.

Industry representatives said the shortage has begun creating uncertainty for businesses that rely heavily on LPG for large-scale catering during wedding ceremonies and social events. Pune has nearly 1,000 wedding halls and banquet venues, most of which depend on commercial LPG cylinders to cook food for hundreds of guests at a time.

Caterers and venue operators said the difficulty in procuring cylinders is already affecting planning for upcoming events, with some consid...