Indore, March 12 -- After Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is affecting the restaurant and food business in Indore city as well, with several food stalls facing difficulties in continuing their operations.

Restaurant owners say they are unable to obtain commercial gas cylinders, resulting in some establishments temporarily shut down, and some food outlets selling tea, poha, and kachori are trying to keep their businesses running by using wood and coal for cooking.

"I run a tea and poha shop here. We are unable to get commercial cylinders due to the shortage. Now, I bought coal on which we are currently operating. We will see for a day or two, or else we will shut it down. We cannot rely ...