The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to show indirect economic effects in India. Disruptions in LPG supply has started to impact the hospitality sector and small-scale food vendors across several regions in Odisha as well.
While there has been no direct impact, the ripple effects are being felt across the hotel industry, particularly among street food vendors. Small traders operating roadside breakfast and fast-food stalls are facing increasing difficulty in sustaining their businesses.
Rising input costs have led to a hike in food prices. Items that were earlier priced at Rs 5 per piece are now being sold at Rs 7 or more in some areas, which is affecting both vendors and consumers due to a potential decline in footfall.
A resident from Balasore said, “Earlier, we could get breakfast for Rs 20. Now, the price has gone up. I am managing to eat within Rs 20 by skipping curry, otherwise it would have affected me.”
LPG Shortage And Price Rise A shortage of LPG cylinders has been reported in the state, with delays in supply affecting hotels in several cities. Vendors say the rising cost of commercial cylinders has forced them to increase prices.
A street food vendor said, “There is a considerable shortage of LPG cylinders, and prices have also increase
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