Bhopal, March 12 -- The reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is starting to affect hotels and restaurants in Bhopal, prompting operators to switch to alternatives like induction cooking, while a few establishments have been forced to temporarily close.

The disruption is also being felt by common citizens, with long queues reported at several gas agencies across the city for domestic LPG cylinders.

Amid the reported shortage of LPG cylinders, a major fast-food chain in Bhopal has turned to induction-based cooking to keep its kitchens operational. The chain, which operates around 27 outlets across Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, has begun gradually transitioning its cooking processes to induction systems.

Restaurant owner Dolr...