"Kitchens in India are powered by liquefied petroleum gas, or L.P.G. Roughly 60 percent of India's cooking gas comes mainly through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict in the Middle East has slowed imports and set off panic buying of gas cylinders in India."
"Sakshi Joshi closed her food stall for more than a week to learn how to cook with firewood or coal. She also had to change her menu to adapt to the new cooking methods."
"California Burrito had some gas reserves when the war started, but to keep the doors open, the company spent over $100,000 to buy electric induction stoves and fryers, quickly placing orders before others."
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (L.P.G.) in India, affecting both small and large eateries. Approximately 60% of India's cooking gas is imported through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to panic buying and significant losses for businesses. Sakshi Joshi, who runs a small food stall, had to learn to cook with firewood after closing her stall. California Burrito invested over $100,000 in electric cooking equipment to adapt to the crisis and maintain operations.
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