Commercial gas price in Alipurduar at Rs. 2,500
Alipurduar Eateries Face Gas Supply Crunch
The once bustling kitchens of Alipurduar’s Thana Road now simmer with uncertainty. Local restaurants and hotels grapple with a severe commercial cooking gas shortage and soaring prices, compelling owners to drastically reduce menu options. This crisis threatens many livelihoods within the city’s vital food industry.
Local reports link supply disruptions to global events, specifically Middle East conflicts, impacting North Bengal’s gas delivery. A commercial cylinder, previously around Rs 1800, now costs Rs 2500-2600 in Alipurduar, with availability inconsistent.
This critical shortfall forces establishments, once serving 15-16 diverse dishes, to offer fewer than ten. Patrons find limited choices, while owners face mounting losses and the daunting prospect of closure.
Debabrata Chattopadhyay, a prominent hotelier, expressed his distress. “We need two commercial cylinders daily, but they’re scarce. We’ve cut eight dishes. This is unsustainable. Raising food prices isn’t an option. My family and staff face uncertainty.”
Abhijit Das, another hotel owner, added, “The situation is dire. No gas, reduced menu. Business is suffering. I can’t run my dhaba like this.”
Sujit Saha from Alipurduar Gas Service Center clarified, “Supply is prioritized for colleges and hospitals by directive. This limits distribution to other commercial establishments, causing the problems. We have limited options.”
This precarious situation casts a long shadow over Alipurduar’s culinary scene, extending across North Bengal. The local food economy, a significant employer, faces an uncertain path. Omni 360 News continues to follow these developments.
Key Takeaways:
* Alipurduar restaurants face major commercial gas shortage.
* Prices surged (Rs 1800 to Rs 2500-2600); supply unreliable.
* Businesses cut menus, fearing financial ruin and closure.
* Gas supply prioritized for colleges/hospitals.
* Crisis impacts livelihoods and North Bengal’s food economy.
