Amma canteens in Chennai see an increase in sales as LPG crisis forces hotels to shut

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Corporation officials said adequate stocks of LPG cylinders will be made available for Amma Canteens to facilitate an increase in the quantity of food cooked

Updated - March 15, 2026 11:43 am IST - CHENNAI

Many outlets run have reported a double digit increase in sales over the past two days. (File photo)

Many outlets run have reported a double digit increase in sales over the past two days. (File photo) | Photo Credit: K. PICHUMANI

The Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) Amma canteens have started registering a rise in sales and footfall as the acute shortage of LPG cylinders, due to the West Asian conflict, continues in the city.

A canteen in Anna Nagar has registered a 25% increase in sales in the past two days, while another canteen in Korattur has registered a 50% increase.

Published - March 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

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