Kerala's Culinary Crisis: Hotels Unite in LPG Supply Protest

Hotels in Kerala plan to close on March 23 in protest of LPG shortages. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA) demands hotels be treated as essential services, ensuring LPG provisions. Amidst alleged price hikes and unfair prioritization, a protest march is scheduled for March 19.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kochi | Updated: 17-03-2026 22:16 IST | Created: 17-03-2026 22:16 IST
Kerala's Culinary Crisis: Hotels Unite in LPG Supply Protest
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The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA) has announced a planned shutdown of hotels and eateries on March 23, protesting the current shortage in LPG supply.

On Tuesday, the KHRA released a statement demanding that hotels be recognized as essential services to secure continuous LPG provision.

A protest march to oil companies' bottling plants is scheduled for March 19, pressing for hotel prioritization in LPG supply amid rising prices and alleged government indifference.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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