A Sudden Shock for Food Delivery Lovers
In a move that could disrupt food delivery across the state, the Andhra Pradesh Hotels’ Association has taken a series of dramatic decisions in response to the worsening LPG supply crisis.
After an urgent meeting, hotel owners across the state agreed on a plan that could fundamentally change how restaurants operate — at least for the time being. Food delivery apps may soon find themselves shut out, discounts could disappear overnight, and Mondays might turn into a weekly blackout for restaurants.
The message from hoteliers is clear: survival comes before convenience.
1. Delivery Apps Face a Sudden Freeze
One of the most striking decisions taken during the meeting was to stop catering to orders from swiggy and Zomato.
For years, these platforms have dominated the restaurant delivery market. But hoteliers argue that during a supply crisis, fulfilling high volumes of app-based orders becomes nearly impossible — especially when LPG cylinders, the backbone of kitchen operations, are running short.
2. Discounts Are Being Scrapped
The association has also decided to eliminate promotional discounts that many restaurants offer through delivery apps and direct sales.
Restaurant owners say the economics simply no longer make sense. Rising fuel costs, shrinking margins, and the LPG shortage have forced them to rethink pricing strategies.
3. monday Shutdowns Across the State
Perhaps the most unusual step is the decision to introduce weekly monday shutdowns for hotels and restaurants.
The idea is simple: reduce LPG consumption and give kitchens time to manage limited supplies more efficiently.
4. The Bigger Problem — LPG Supply
The move comes amid growing concerns over LPG availability across several parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh.
Hotel associations say the supply disruption is already affecting daily operations, leaving kitchens scrambling to manage cooking gas stocks.
The Growing Disconnect
What makes the situation even more striking is the timing. Just 48 hours earlier, the central government had reassured the public that the situation was “under control.”
Yet on the ground, restaurants are preparing for shutdowns and cutting ties with delivery platforms.
If the LPG crisis continues to escalate, the real question isn’t just about food delivery apps.
It’s about how long restaurants themselves can keep their kitchens running.
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