As a result, supplies of commercial LPG to restaurants, tile makers, pottery kilns and other related sectors were curtailed. The Indian gig economy thrives on an estimated one crore gig workers who feel like they are “being thrown under the bus” with the current supply chain disruptions. “Right now restaurant kitchens are still working, but when the supply runs out, I don’t know what will happen.”Call for protection“Since gig workers are paid on a task basis, their overall earnings could decline significantly,” the Gig Workers Association (GigWA) said, appealing to consumers ordering food to tip workers generously to help compensate for the loss in their earnings. It further demanded a moratorium on penalties imposed by food delivery platforms on gig workers. While food delivery workers might be the first ones to feel the impact, ride-share drivers are beginning to get worried about the domino effect.

Source: The Hindu March 22, 2026 01:34 UTC