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Varanasi's Kachori Gali 'Going Up In Smoke' Amidst Severe LPG Crisis

As the gas shortage persists, the future of these iconic food hubs hangs in the balance, raising concerns over livelihoods as well as Varanasi's famed culinary culture.

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News18•18-03-2026, 12:16

Varanasi's Kachori Gali 'Going Up In Smoke' Amidst Severe LPG Crisis

•Varanasi's famous food hubs, including Kachori Gali, are severely impacted by an ongoing LPG gas shortage affecting households and local markets.
•Nearly 60% of sweet shops and kachori outlets in key areas face disruptions, with some temporarily shut and others cutting production by half.
•Shopkeepers resort to expensive and health-hazardous wood and coal-fired stoves, increasing operational costs and causing smoke irritation.
•Narrow streets exacerbate smoke issues, affecting shopkeepers, customers, and passers-by, especially in crowded lanes like Kachori Gali.
•Temporary adjustments like off-site cooking are unsustainable, raising concerns for livelihoods and Varanasi's culinary culture.

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