Mumbai, March 17 -- The ongoing LPG shortage has severely impacted street food vendors and hotels across Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, leading to rising food prices and operational challenges.
In Mumbai, many roadside breakfast stalls have run out of gas cylinders and are now relying on kerosene stoves and coal-fired setups as alternatives. This shift has increased costs, making everyday items more expensive. Snacks that were earlier available at lower rates have now seen a noticeable price hike, affecting daily consumers.
Vendors say the shortage has forced them to switch to less efficient and more labor-intensive cooking methods. In areas like Curry Road, stall owners have already begun using kerosene stoves after exhausting th...