Jamshedpur Gas Shortage: Small Traders Face Closure, Black Market Dry

• Commercial gas shortage severely impacts small food stall owners and street vendors in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
• Traders like Shibu, Sagar, Sanjay, Ranjeet, and Arvind report cylinders are unavailable, even on the black market where they previously cost Rs 1500-1600.
• Gas agencies are unresponsive, leaving many with only a few days' supply and facing imminent shop closures.
• The crisis threatens the livelihoods of shop owners and their employees, with some businesses already forced to shut down.
• Small business owners express deep concern, urging for a swift resolution to prevent widespread closures and job losses.