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Hyderabad Fast Food Owner Switches to Wooden Stove Amid LPG Shortage

A fast food owner in Hyderabad named Chandu has built a unique wooden log stove to cope with a severe shortage and high cost of commercial LPG cylinders. He reports being willing to pay high prices but simply unable to find cylinders, forcing him to manage cooking with a 50-50 split between wood and gas. Chandu finds the wood method more economical and surprisingly convenient for dishes like noodles and Manchurian, despite some smoke. The broader shortage is attributed to the West Asia conflict, prompting government action to prioritize domestic LPG supply.

Key Points: Hyderabad Vendor Uses Wooden Stove Due to LPG Cylinder Shortage

  • Fast food owner innovates with wooden stove
  • Commercial LPG cylinders scarce and expensive
  • Using 50% wood, 50% gas for cooking
  • Method found cheaper and manageable despite smoke
  • Shortage linked to West Asia conflict, domestic supply prioritized
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Telagana: Fast food owner creates unique wooden log stove due to LPG shortage

A Hyderabad fast food owner creates a unique wooden log stove to cook as commercial LPG cylinders face severe shortage and high prices. Learn his story.

"Even if I am willing to pay 5,000-6,000 rupees for a commercial gas cylinder, it is just not available. - Chandu"

Hyderabad, March 13

A fast food owner named Chandu in Hyderabad prepared a unique wooden log stove for making fast food items after struggling to get commercial gas cylinders.

He stated that due to the fluctuating food situation and gas problems in the market, Chandu has resorted to using a wooden stove for cooking.

Chandhu, speaking to ANI, said, "There is a major shortage and high price issue with gas right now. That is why I have started using wood like this. Even if I am willing to pay 5,000-6,000 rupees for a commercial gas cylinder, it is just not available. People say it is there, but when you go to buy, it is gone. So I am managing this way for now. "

Chandu mentions that he is managing with 50 per cent wooden stove and 50 per cent gas, and he plans to continue this until the gas situation improves, which he expects to take about 15-20 days.

"I do not know how long this gas problem will last, but I will continue with wood as long as it does. I have a couple of commercial cylinders, but I use wood for 50% of the work and gas for the other 50%," said Chandu.

Despite the difficulties, he finds this method more comfortable and cost-effective, especially since gas cylinders are expensive and in short supply.

"It is actually cheaper and quite comfortable for me. It costs between 6 to 10 rupees per kilo, so for 100 rupees, I can get about 10 kilos. Compared to gas, it is much more economical. There is some smoke, which is a bit of a nuisance, but overall it is very manageable," Chandu said.

He also noted that preparing certain dishes like black noodles and Manchurian is easier with this setup.

"I think this market shortage might continue for another 15 to 20 days. Using wood has actually been 50% more convenient for me because I can easily prepare things like noodles, rice, and Manchurian on it. It has made my work easier, so I planned it this way," Chandu added.

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

There has been a shortage of commercial LPG gas cylinders in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, after which the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act, prioritising domestic consumption.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said that Domestic LPG production has increased by about 25 percent and the entire domestic LPG production is being directed towards household consumers. The Home Affairs Ministry has strengthened a control room, now operating round-the-clock.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is a serious issue. My mother was standing in line for 3 hours yesterday for a domestic cylinder. The government says production is up, but where is the supply? Prioritizing households is good, but small businesses like Chandu's are the backbone of our economy. They need support too.
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Aman W
Wood smoke is a major health hazard, both for the cook and the environment. While I admire his grit, this is not a sustainable or healthy solution. The authorities need to fix the distribution system urgently. We can't have people going back to primitive methods in 2024.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. It shows how global conflicts (West Asia) have direct, tangible impacts on local small businesses thousands of miles away. The interconnectedness of our world is stark. Hope the situation stabilizes soon for him.
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Karthik V
He says black noodles and Manchurian are easier on the wood stove! Maybe the smoky flavor is becoming a new USP for his fast food. 😄 On a serious note, hope the 15-20 day estimate is correct and supply normalizes. This is causing too much stress for common people.
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Nisha Z
My grandfather used to say food cooked on wood has a different, better taste. Maybe there's some truth to it! But joking aside, the shortage is real. We need better planning for such contingencies. Why is there always a crisis management approach instead of preventive planning?

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