In the last two weeks, Dhruv Chakravarty estimates that his catering company has suffered a loss of Rs 7 lakh-Rs 8 lakh due to cancellations following the shortage of liquefied petroleum. His family’s Vastavika Caterers in South West Delhi caters weddings, birthdays and corporate events. Chakravarty has had to cancel new bookings due to the severe shortage of commercial cylinders without which it is impossible to cater for weddings.
“We are hoping this ends soon or it will be a problem,” said Chakravarty. “We had good business during Holi but now with Eid coming up, we are not sure.” Several other caterers have cancelled events or postponed bookings till April, he said.
India depends on the supply of natural gas from shipments through the narrow Strait of Hormuz in West Asia, which has been closed since the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28. The war on Iran has disrupted the supply of oil as well.
A catering manager based in Vasai, Mumbai, who did not want to be identified, said at least two-three customers had postponed their wedding bookings. “The situation is just like Covid-19,” he said, referring to how the pandemic had shut down economic and business activities through 2020 and...
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