India’s ongoing commercial LPG shortage has now begun affecting corporate workplaces as well. IT major Infosys has advised employees at its campuses—especially in Pune—to bring food from home after the company’s food courts faced disruptions due to limited cooking gas supplies.
The shortage has restricted normal cooking operations at the campus kitchens, forcing vendors and cafeteria operators to temporarily modify their services. This development highlights how the wider LPG crisis is beginning to impact not just restaurants but also corporate food services.
Limited Menu in Company Food Courts
According to internal communication shared with employees, food courts across Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai campuses will operate with a limited menu until the LPG supply situation improves.
Live cooking counters that typically serve items such as dosas and omelettes have been temporarily suspended because they require large amounts of cooking gas. Some prepared food will now be sourced from external central kitchens, while vendors explore alternative cooking methods like electric appliances or biofuel.
Employees Encouraged to Adjust
Infosys has urged employees to cooperate with these temporary measures and adjust their food arrangements. The company suggested that employees bring home-cooked meals to avoid inconvenience during the disruption.
The advisory also asked teams to avoid organizing office events that require catering until the LPG supply stabilizes. Company officials emphasized that these changes are temporary and aimed at managing the crisis efficiently.
Wider Impact of the LPG Supply Crisis
The issue is part of a broader commercial LPG shortage affecting several sectors across India. Restaurants, eateries, and cloud kitchens in cities such as Pune, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR have already reduced menu items or temporarily shut operations because of the lack of cooking gas.
The crisis has been linked to disruptions in energy supply chains triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has affected LPG imports and shipping routes. As a result, authorities have prioritized domestic LPG supplies for households, leaving many commercial users facing shortages.
Temporary Measures Until Supplies Stabilize
For now, companies and food vendors are adopting temporary measures such as reduced menus, external food sourcing, and alternative cooking technologies. Experts say operations are likely to normalize once LPG supply chains stabilize and commercial cylinder availability improves.
