Infosys Limits Catering Services Across Campuses as LPG Supply Tightens Amid Middle East War

 

Infosys, one of India’s largest IT services companies, has announced temporary changes to its food court operations across major campuses due to a tightening supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global energy supply chains and led to reduced availability of LPG for commercial use.

Infosys scales back catering services across campuses due to LPG supply constraints

Why Infosys Made the Change

Commercial LPG supply has been constrained because of disruptions in fuel shipments tied to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. These disruptions have impacted liquefied gas exports from the Gulf, which India heavily depends on for commercial cooking fuel.

As a result, Infosys has had to limit catering services at its campuses in cities such as Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai by scaling back food menus and removing live cooking counters. The company has asked employees to cooperate while alternative arrangements are put in place.

How Catering Services Are Being Adjusted

According to internal communications seen by media outlets, Infosys’ temporary measures include:

• Operating food courts with limited menus rather than full services.

• Sourcing some cooked food from vendors’ central kitchens outside the campuses.

• Increasing the use of electrical appliances and biofuel cooking alternatives where possible.

• Advising employees to avoid organising on‑campus events that require extensive catering.

Infosys has also encouraged employees to bring meals from home when feasible to help reduce pressure on the limited on‑site food services.

Broader LPG Supply Challenges in India

The situation at Infosys reflects a wider issue affecting commercial LPG availability across the country. Due to the conflict in the Middle East, India has tightened the allocation of commercial gas to prioritise household consumption and essential domestic needs.

Restaurants and eateries in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune have reported reduced LPG deliveries, leading to limited menus, altered cooking methods, and in some cases, temporary closures.

Industry bodies have even warned that prolonged commercial gas supply disruptions could harm the restaurant and hospitality sectors if not addressed.

What This Means for Employees and the Hospitality Sector

For Infosys employees, the immediate impact is a simpler, reduced food court experience until LPG supply stabilises. While not a severe operational issue, the changes highlight how global geopolitical events can affect everyday services in corporate environments.

For the broader hospitality and services sector, reduced commercial LPG supply has already triggered adjustments in menus, changes in cooking fuel sources, and operational stress at restaurants and caterers that rely on LPG for daily kitchen operations.