Mysuru hotels hope for relief as LPG allocation has been raised to 33%

The Hotel Owners’ Association in Mysuru on Monday said the State government has decided to supply only 33% of the usual commercial LPG requirement to hotels, offering partial relief amid an ongoing fuel shortage. However, the industry here has urged the government to raise the allocation to at least 50% to ensure smooth business operations.

In a press release, association president C. Narayanagowda said the demand for increased LPG allocation has been placed before the authorities, with a decision expected within the next two to three days. He, however, pointed out that supplies have been disrupted for over a week and urged the government to act immediately to restore adequate fuel for business operations. “This time, we hope the assurance is honoured, and that hotels receive their quota of supply,” he added.

The 33% supply decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa in Bengaluru, attended by representatives of the Karnataka State Hotel Association and officials from three oil marketing companies, according to Mr. Narayanagowda.

Mr. Narayanagowda said the meeting has resolved to supply around 10,000 commercial LPG cylinders daily (roughly one-third of the industry’s existing consumption). While stakeholders welcomed the move as a temporary relief, they reiterated that a 50% allocation, in line with Union government guidelines, is necessary to sustain operations.

Meanwhile, GAIL Gas Limited has assured priority PNG (piped natural gas) connections to hotel businesses in areas with pipeline infrastructure. Hoteliers have been advised to complete registration at the earliest to avail the facility, he said.

The association in Mysuru had earlier appealed to the Deputy Commissioner to expedite the gas pipeline project to ensure a more stable fuel alternative and prevent similar crises in the future.

In the wake of inadequate LPG supply, several small eateries in Mysuru have turned to induction stoves to continue limited operations, primarily serving tea and coffee. Larger establishments have begun ordering heavy-duty induction equipment. Hoteliers had earlier warned that operations would become unviable if even 20% of the LPG supply was not ensured. With the assurance for 33% allocation, the industry expects only partial relief.