Bengaluru Hotels Association has warned that hotels and restaurants in the city may shut down if the LPG supply is not resumed, amid rising cylinder prices criticised by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The association, which represents over 4,000 hotel owners and operators, said that the high cost of LPG cylinders has made it unaffordable for many hotels to continue operating.
According to the association, the current price of a cylinder is around Rs 1,400, making it difficult for small and medium-sized hotels to manage their costs.
CM Siddaramaiah has criticized the rising prices of LPG cylinders, saying that they are unsustainable and will have a negative impact on the economy.
The association is urging the government to take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that the supply of LPG cylinders is resumed at a price that is affordable for hotels and restaurants.
If the situation does not improve, many hotels may be forced to shut down, which will have a significant impact on the city’s hospitality industry.
The association has also called for the government to provide financial support to hotel owners who are struggling to cope with the high cost of LPG cylinders.
“We urge the government to take immediate action to resolve this issue and ensure that the supply of LPG cylinders is resumed at a price that is affordable for us,” said an association spokesperson.
The situation has already started to impact the city’s hotels, with many owners reporting losses due to the high cost of LPG cylinders.
Some hotel owners have also reported difficulty in sourcing alternative fuels, making it difficult for them to maintain their operations.
The association is also concerned about the impact that the situation will have on employment in the hospitality industry.
“This will not only affect the hotels but also the employees who work in them,” said the association spokesperson. “We urge the government to take immediate action to resolve this issue.”
The government has promised to look into the matter and provide support to hotel owners who are struggling.
But so far, no concrete steps have been taken to address the issue.
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