{"id":5182,"date":"2026-03-14T07:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5182"},"modified":"2026-03-14T07:54:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:54:22","slug":"boiled-eggs-removed-from-hostel-mess-menus-amid-mumbais-lpg-cylinder-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5182","title":{"rendered":"Boiled Eggs Removed from Hostel Mess Menus Amid Mumbai\u2019s LPG Cylinder Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boiled eggs are no longer on the menu in hostel messes in Mumbai. This change happened because there is a shortage of LPG cylinders. Many hostels use LPG cylinders to cook meals for hundreds of students every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They usually cook a lot of food. Now they are having trouble getting the gas they need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some hostels are finding it hard to get cooking gas because of problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mess kitchens use a lot of LPG cylinders to cook meals. They are trying to use gas by changing their menus. Boiled eggs are one of the dishes that have been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are an affordable source of protein for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boiling a lot of eggs uses a lot of gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some hostels are introducing menu items that use less gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These might include dishes that can be cooked quickly or in quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The people in charge of the messes and the hostel administrations are working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They want to make sure students still get meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LPG shortage is because of problems with the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is demand for cooking gas in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some kitchens, like hostels and small restaurants are having to be careful with their gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students say that not having boiled eggs might seem like a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It shows how important it is to have a steady supply of cooking gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many students rely on the mess for all their meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So it&#8217;s hard when the menu changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hostel administrators say that this change is just temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will put boiled eggs back on the menu when the LPG supply gets better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are trying to get cylinders and use the gas they have more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kitchen staff are watching how gas they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are making sure to use it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are also asking students to be patient until the gas supply gets back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes big kitchens like hostels and hospitals have problems with energy supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They need a lot of LPG to cook meals for a lot of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they don&#8217;t have gas they have to change their menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hostel authorities say that they will not compromise on food quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are making sure that students still get meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nutrition committees are checking the meal plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They want to make sure students get protein and balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As things get back, to normal the hostels expect to put boiled eggs on the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are hopeful that the supply chain will get better soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boiled eggs are no longer on the menu in hostel messes in Mumbai. This change happened because there is a shortage of LPG cylinders. Many hostels use LPG cylinders to cook meals for hundreds of students every day. Mess kitchens use a lot of LPG cylinders to cook meals. 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