Fuel switch: A worker cuts firewood as a severe LPG cylinder shortage pushes restaurants and street food vendors to turn to traditional style of cooking, in Hafeezpet, on Friday.
| Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur
As the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage enters its second week, kitchens across Hyderabad’s IT corridor are being forced to adapt in ways many had not anticipated. From paying guest (PG) accommodations to roadside eateries, the crisis, triggered by tensions in West Asia, has disrupted daily cooking routines, pushing thousands to experiment with makeshift and often risky alternatives.
Across Madhapur and Gachibowli, over 11,000 PGs and hostels staggered menus, while several restaurants and street vendors have either scaled down operations or shut temporarily. For those still functioning, survival has meant improvisation.
Published – March 17, 2026 01:18 pm IST
