Tea and samosas have become expensive due to the shortage of commercial gas in this state, now people have to rely on coal and furnace
LPG Black Marketing Ghaziabad: The disruption of commercial gas cylinder supplies in Ghaziabad, adjacent to Delhi, has caused a stir. The fuel crisis has sent food prices skyrocketing. The situation is so dire that the district's daily food and beverage business, estimated to be worth approximately ₹80 crore, is being severely affected. The stoves in hotels, eateries, and hostel messes have gone cold.
A cup of tea is heavy on the pocket
Gas shortages and alleged black marketing of domestic cylinders have led to inflation at refreshment shops. In many areas, tea that used to cost ₹10 is now being sold for ₹12 to ₹15. Savitri, a tea vendor near Ansal Building, and Shyam Lal, a shopkeeper, say they are forced to raise prices due to rising costs. Consumers allege that not only have prices risen, but the quality of food has also declined. People are now forced to serve cold pakodas instead of hot snacks.
Favorite dishes missing from the menu
Gas-intensive dishes are now disappearing from stores. Amit Dutt, who runs a sweet shop near the New Ghaziabad railway station, said that due to the lack of cylinders, he has now resorted to coal furnaces. Electric stoves are also failing due to power cuts. Dishes like kachoris have completely disappeared from many shops because they require a lot of gas to prepare.
