LPG shortage leaves small eateries, NGOs on the edge

Amid the ongoing tensions in East Asia, concerns over a possible disruption in LPG supply have begun to worry small-scale food kiosk owners, fast-food centres, street vendors and organisations working with the poor. Although the situation in the city remains largely under control for now, many who depend entirely on LPG for their day-to-day operations, have been gripped by anxiety. While a few small food outlets have already begun shutting down their operations, some are attempting to manage by resorting to traditional methods such as cooking with firewood.

Pragada Vasu, a member of the Association for Urban & Tribal Development (AUTD), who also monitors the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) night shelter at the TSR Complex, said that they are already running out of options.