HYDERABAD, March,10,2026: A commercial LPG shortage in Hyderabad has started affecting paying guest accommodations and private hostels across the city. Owners say the reduced supply of cylinders could disrupt meal preparation for residents if the situation continues.
Managers and supervisors of several PG facilities reported a sharp decline in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders during the past week. Many establishments depend on regular cylinder deliveries to run their kitchens and serve meals to students and working professionals.
According to PG owners, the supply situation has worsened in recent days. Lakshmi, owner of Amulya Grand Luxury Women’s PG in Gachibowli, said deliveries have dropped significantly.
“The supply has dropped by 75 percent over the past one week. We are now receiving 20 to 25 cylinders while earlier we were getting 100. If this continues for long, we may struggle to cook meals for all our residents,” she said.
The central kitchen in the building prepares food for multiple hostels managed by the same owner, including men’s and women’s facilities and a new building that is set to open soon.
Kalyani, owner of Kalyani Women’s PG in Gachibowli, also confirmed that cylinder deliveries have declined. “Until recently, we were receiving cylinders without any issue. But now the supply has reduced,” she said.
At Sri Venkata Balaji Men’s PG in Gowlidoddi, management said the number of cylinders received each week has fallen sharply.
“Earlier, we used to get around eight to ten cylinders a week, but now we are getting just one cylinder every two to three days,” a representative said. “Students and employees depend on us for meals. We are trying to source cylinders from different dealers. Even one additional cylinder would make a difference right now.”
Some facilities are considering temporary alternatives such as induction stoves and rice cookers to manage cooking requirements.
However, smaller PG facilities say they have not yet faced serious difficulties. A representative from Star Living Men’s Hostel in Habsiguda said their requirement is limited to one cylinder per week, so the shortage has not affected them immediately.
Students and professionals staying in hostels across the city said that meals are still being served normally, although managers remain concerned about future supply.
Large institutional kitchens are also monitoring the situation closely. At the University of Hyderabad in Gachibowli, the girls’ hostel kitchen prepares meals for around 450 to 500 students every day.
A mess supervisor said the kitchen requires three to four cylinders daily and usually receives weekly deliveries of about 21 to 28 cylinders. While the current week’s supply is sufficient, even a small disruption could affect operations.
The LPG supply issue follows concerns raised by the Union Petroleum Ministry about distribution disruptions in several regions due to logistical pressures linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
