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BMC canteen struggles with gas shortage amid LPG crisis; switches to sandwiches and dry snacks
Updated On: 12 March, 2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashish Raje
A shortage of LPG cylinders has disrupted services at the BMC headquarters canteen in Mumbai, forcing staff to serve dry meals like sandwiches. Officials said only enough fuel is available to cook Thursday’s lunch, and requests have been made to oil companies for urgent supply
Canteen staff prepare snacks that don’t require frying at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters on Wednesday. PICS/ASHISH RAJE
The shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG ) has affected the BMC canteen, with enough fuel left to cook only one meal — Thursday’s lunch. On Wednesday, due to this shortage, the BMC served only dry meals, which do not require cooking, such as sandwiches, in the second half of the day.
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