Lucknow: The ongoing LPG supply crunch has pushed delivery timelines in the city from the usual 24 hours to five to eight days, disrupting cooking schedules in many households.Residents across the city, including Sadar Bazaar, Gomti Nagar, Nirala Nagar, Burlington, Phoolbagh (Jankipuram), and Purana Kila, said the longer wait time has disrupted routine cooking, especially for families dependent on a single cylinder. A TOI survey conducted across more than a dozen localities in the city found that many are being forced to rely on induction stoves, outside food, or help from neighbours. SM Faisal from Khadra booked a refill last week but hasn’t got it so far. “For three days, we borrowed a spare cylinder from a neighbour. But when his own cylinder ran out, he took it back. Eventually, we had to make a clay oven for cooking. We are a joint family of 12, and cooking on an induction stove takes too long,” he said. Noori from Sadar Bazaar said the delay has made it difficult to manage daily cooking during Ramzan. The uncertainty is also causing concern among families with limited options. Radhika from Purana Kila said: “My refill has not arrived even days after booking. I have to travel to Varanasi, and I’m worried how my children will manage without a cylinder.” Several residents said they are making repeated attempts through IVRS and agency visits, but with little success. Guriya, part of a joint family, said: “We stood in queues and tried booking, but the cylinder hasn’t come yet.” Working professionals and tenants are also feeling the strain. Pooja Mishra from Gomti Nagar said: “Without a backup cylinder, I had no option but to order food.” Others said they are cutting down on cooked meals to stretch available fuel. Farheen from Burlington, who prepares iftaar for hostel students, said: “Without a steady gas supply, I had to stop cooking. It is affecting my income.” In areas like Phoolbagh and Nirala Nagar, residents reported delays even after multiple follow-ups. Some said they were asked to complete KYC formalities or wait for their turn. The shortage has also changed food habits in many households. Some said they are cooking only once a day while others are skipping meals or switching to packaged food. With demand rising during Ramzan and the festive period, the supply lag has added to the pressure on households. (Inputs from Mariyam Shakeel, Love Agarwal, Shruti Shukla, and Amritansh Singh)
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