India, March 12 -- The Shri Ram School in Gurgaon has warned parents that it may not be able to serve lunch and snacks to students starting Monday, thanks to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in the market. Former BharatPe MD Ashneer Grover shared a screenshot of the school's email to parents on social media this afternoon.

The Shri Ram School appears to be the latest in a line of establishments-including restaurants, hostels, cafes, and office canteens-who have issued warnings or shut doors due to the non-availability of commercial LPG cylinders.

The shortage is linked to disruptions in global supply due to rising tensions and conflict in West Asia. More than 85% of India's LPG supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but shipp...