The Bangalore Hotels Association president, P.C. Rao, said the supply of commercial gas cylinders to hotels had been stopped from March 9, which could severely affect the hotel industry. Photo: X/@ANI, PTI. Raising concerns over the supply of commercial LPG cylinders amid the West Asia conflict, the Bangalore Hotels Association on Monday (March 9, 2026) warned that restaurants across Bengaluru may have to shut down if the supply is not resumed. Association president P.C. Rao said the supply of commercial gas cylinders to hotels had been stopped from Monday (March 9, 2026), which could severely affect the hotel industry. The sector, he said, is considered an essential service and is relied upon by a large number of people, including students, senior citizens and others who depend on hotels for their daily meals. Published – March 09, 2026 10:10 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Prime Minister to launch projects worth ₹10,800 crore at Kochi event Mobilisation for a column on denotified tribes in Census forms picks up pace