Citing LPG shortage, KKCCI seeks assured supply for hotels in Kalyana Karnataka

Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI), along with the hotel association, has expressed concern over the ongoing shortage and irregular supply of commercial LPG cylinders in Kalaburagi, stating that the crisis has severely affected the hospitality sector and its affiliated businesses.

The issue was discussed at a joint interaction at the KKCCI auditorium in Kalaburagi on April 6, attended by representatives of the chamber, hotels association and more than 50 hotel owners.

Hotel owners expressed their concerns that they have not been able to get enough LPG for more than a month, despite being registered businesses and regular customers. They claimed that while licensed establishments are left in a difficult situation, street vendors and unregistered establishments appear to be receiving cylinders, raising suspicions of deviation in the distribution system.

Participants also stated that commercial LPG cylinders are sold at higher prices in the free market, further exacerbating the problem. “LPG is vital to our daily operations. Without guaranteed supply, it is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to survive,” they said.

While stakeholders acknowledged that the government was prioritizing domestic consumption, hospitals and educational institutions due to supply constraints linked to the war in West Asia, they emphasized that the commercial sector plays an important role in supporting livelihoods and meeting people’s needs.

KKCCI president Sharanabasappa M. Pappa said the disruption in supply affects not only business owners but also employees and the local economy in general. The chamber demanded a special quota for commercial LPG users, a transparent allocation system, regular and predictable supply, and advance information before restrictions are imposed.

The chamber called for a time-bound plan for normalization of supply and said it was coordinating with the Deputy Commissioner’s office to hold a joint meeting with district officials, LPG dealers and hotel industry representatives to find an immediate solution.

Reiterating its commitment to protect the interests of the business community, KKCCI called on the authorities to take immediate steps to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential services such as the hospitality sector.