Commercial LPG supply and delivery service for restaurants
The Opportunity
Commercial LPG prices just jumped 10% to ₹2,078.50 per cylinder in Delhi, hitting restaurants, hotels, and schools hard. These businesses need reliable, affordable LPG suppliers who can deliver quickly and offer better payment terms — but most rely on local dealers with inconsistent supply and poor service.
Market Size
₹8,500 Cr addressable market annually — India has 750,000+ registered restaurants and hotels consuming 2-3 cylinders per month each
Business Model
Partner with LPG distributors to aggregate commercial cylinders, offer direct delivery to restaurants/hotels/schools on a subscription or pay-per-use model. Undercut local dealers by 5-8% through volume buying, charge a small delivery fee, and lock in customers with consistent supply.
₹200-300 per cylinder delivery + handling fee; subscription model (₹500/month for priority delivery); bulk contracts with hotel chains at ₹1,900-1,950 per cylinder (vs ₹2,078.50 retail)
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Identify 2-3 authorised LPG distributors in your city; get wholesale pricing and credit terms. Map 50+ restaurants/hotels in 3km radius; survey their current supplier and pain points.
Secure a small depot space (500 sq ft minimum) near restaurant clusters. Register as a business partnership or small company with GST registration.
Negotiate first bulk order (100-150 cylinders) from distributor. Buy or lease one delivery auto/bike. Create a simple Google Sheet or WhatsApp-based order system.
Launch pilot with 10-15 restaurants offering 5-10% discount on first 3 months. Track delivery time, payment collection, and feedback. Build waiting list.
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
GST registration (mandatory for B2B); LPG dealer license (applied through state petroleum authority — 4-6 weeks); safety compliance (cylinders must meet PESO standards); fire safety certificate for depot; transport permit for delivery vehicle
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.