Delhi's Iconic Eateries Face LPG Crisis: Sitaram Shuts, Sharmaji Pays Triple

• Severe commercial LPG cylinder shortage in Delhi due to West Asia conflict impacts famous eateries.
• 'Sitaram Diwan Chand', a 75-year-old Chhole Bhature institution, has temporarily closed all five outlets.
• Smaller shops like 'Sharmaji ke Chhole Bhature' are buying cylinders from the black market at ₹3,000-₹4,000, tripling the original ₹1,000 cost.
• Sharmaji increased Chhole Bhature prices from ₹100 to ₹120 to cover costs and pay staff.
• The crisis extends to NCR, with 'Maharaja Agrasen ki Rasoi' in Ghaziabad closing and many dhabas resorting to wood and coal.