Dehradun, April 6 -- Dhabas and small roadside eateries in Uttarakhand's Dehradun are facing the impact of the price hike in commercial LPG cylinders, leading to operational disruptions.

A dhaba owner said, "The supply continues, because we cannot afford it. We have switched to other alternatives like wood fire."

Another dhaba owner told ANI, "We are facing a severe problem. There is an issue in supplying the orders to the customers as well. There is a price rise in everything."

Hotel and restaurant operators in the holy city of Haridwar are also grappling with a similar situation, with many reporting a decline in business. They are now resorting to coal-fired stoves and induction cooktops to meet customer demand.

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