{"id":207714,"date":"2026-03-13T20:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=207714"},"modified":"2026-03-13T20:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:02:52","slug":"gas-crisis-hits-jalpaiguri-restaurants-may-shut-down-as-lpg-shortage-intensifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/gas-crisis-hits-jalpaiguri-restaurants-may-shut-down-as-lpg-shortage-intensifies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas Crisis Hits Jalpaiguri: Restaurants May Shut Down as LPG Shortage Intensifies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The hospitality sector in Jalpaiguri is facing a severe crisis due to an acute shortage of commercial cooking gas. Several hotels and restaurants across the town are struggling to keep their kitchens running, leading to significant changes in their menus. According to local business owners, if the supply of LPG cylinders is not restored immediately, they will have no choice but to shut down their establishments indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shortage has triggered widespread anxiety among hundreds of hotel workers who fear losing their only source of income. With limited gas supply, owners are finding it impossible to cater to the daily demand, resulting in huge financial losses. The business community has urged the authorities to intervene and curb any potential black-marketing while ensuring regular supply. For now, the future of Jalpaiguri&#8217;s food industry remains uncertain as the gas crisis continues to simmer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hospitality sector in Jalpaiguri is facing a severe crisis due to an acute shortage of commercial cooking gas. Several hotels and restaurants across the town are struggling to keep their kitchens running, leading to significant changes in their menus. 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