{"id":1307116,"date":"2026-03-13T14:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307116"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:55:15","slug":"hcl-imposes-work-from-home-due-to-lpg-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/hcl-imposes-work-from-home-due-to-lpg-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"HCL Imposes Work From Home Due To LPG Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s IT sector is beginning to feel the ripple effects of the ongoing LPG supply crisis. In response to the shortage of commercial cooking gas, <strong>HCLTech has allowed employees at its Chennai office to work from home for two days<\/strong>. The temporary measure aims to manage disruptions caused by the shortage, particularly in office cafeteria operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1280x720-2-1-1-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1280x720-2-1-1-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1280x720-2-1-1-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1280x720-2-1-1-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why HCL Allowed Work From Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision was taken after a <strong>shortage of commercial <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/business\/amid-lpg-shortage-hcl-allows-employees-to-work-from-home-for-2-days-3929574\"><strong>LPG cylinders disrupted food services<\/strong> <\/a>inside the company\u2019s campus. Cafeteria vendors reportedly struggled to operate because they could not access sufficient cooking gas to prepare meals for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, HCLTech offered employees the option to <strong>work remotely on March 12 and March 13<\/strong>, ensuring that daily operations continued smoothly while avoiding inconvenience for staff who rely on office food facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move reflects how even basic infrastructure issues such as fuel supply can impact workplace operations in large corporate campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LPG Shortage Triggered by Global Tensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG shortage in India has been linked to <strong>disruptions in global energy supply chains<\/strong>, particularly due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia involving countries such as Iran, Israel, and the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tensions have affected energy transport routes and increased uncertainty in fuel supply. As a result, <strong>commercial LPG cylinders used by restaurants, cafeterias, and food vendors have become scarce in several cities<\/strong>, including Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shortage has forced many restaurants and corporate cafeterias to reduce operations or temporarily shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on the IT Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HCLTech is not the only company adapting to the situation. Other major IT firms are also taking precautionary steps. For example, <strong>Infosys advised employees in some campuses to bring food from home<\/strong>, while cafeteria menus were reduced due to the limited availability of cooking gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry insiders suggest that if the LPG shortage continues, more companies may consider <strong>temporary work-from-home policies<\/strong> or operational adjustments to manage employee needs and workplace logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wider Impact Across Tech Cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPG crisis is also affecting everyday life in major IT hubs. In cities like Bengaluru, limited cooking gas supply has disrupted restaurants, paying-guest accommodations, and transportation services, prompting some employees to request remote work options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows how a fuel shortage can create a <strong>domino effect across businesses, workplaces, and urban living conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s IT sector is beginning to feel the ripple effects of the ongoing LPG supply crisis. In response to the shortage of commercial cooking gas, HCLTech has allowed employees at its Chennai office to work from home for two days. 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