Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Some restaurants in Mumbai have been forced to temporarily shut operations due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. In response, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has issued an advisory urging eateries to conserve fuel and explore alternative cooking methods to keep kitchens operational.

In the advisory sent to members, the NRAI said ongoing geopolitical developments have disrupted the commercial LPG supply chain, warning that restaurants could face serious operational challenges if the situation worsens. The body advised eateries to rationalise menus and temporarily prioritise dishes that require less gas and shorter cooking cycles.

Among the measures suggested are batch cooking instead ...