Himachal Hotels Turn to Firewood Amid LPG Shortage
A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Himachal Pradesh has forced hotels, including the prominent Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla, to use firewood for cooking. The scarcity affects the private hospitality sector and state-run facilities, causing significant disruptions as hotels adapt to ensure continued operations.
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Himachal Pradesh's hospitality industry faces a severe challenge due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, forcing establishments like Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla to revert to traditional firewood for cooking. The scarcity extends to private and government-run facilities, marking a significant hurdle for businesses to maintain normal operations.
Hotel Holiday Home, a key player in Himachal tourism and provider of catering to the state assembly, is now relying on firewood to prepare meals for around 750 people daily, including legislators. Staffers are committed to keeping services uninterrupted amid ongoing LPG supply constraints.
Meanwhile, numerous hotels and restaurants in the state capital Shimla have been shuttered due to the gas cylinder crunch. Business owners express deep concern as operations dwindle and report the severe impact on the hospitality sector, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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