India, March 13 -- Food delivery riders in the city are beginning to feel the impact of the LPG shortage triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as restaurants trim their menus and prioritise walk-in customers over online orders.

Gig worker unions said delivery partners working with platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy are reporting a drop in daily trips. The conflict in Iran has disrupted global gas supply chains, affecting LPG availability and pushing up costs for restaurants across several Indian cities.

While the food delivery business has been marginally hit so far, gig worker unions warned that the situation could worsen over the next few days if the LPG shortage continues. Gig workers told HT that their earnings have not t...