Residents in the suburbs of Chennai, particularly in Tambaram and Avadi, are experiencing severe delays in receiving LPG cylinder refills, with many waiting over 25 days. The ongoing shortage has forced individuals to rely on induction stoves or resort to purchasing cylinders from the black market, where prices have skyrocketed from the standard ₹1,400 (approximately $17 USD) to as high as ₹5,000 (approximately $60 USD). Small eateries are also feeling the impact, with some owners like S Anbu having to limit their menu options due to the lack of LPG. Living costs have risen as well, with reports of increased rents in lodgings linked to the rising food prices. T Sadagopan, president of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Consumer Welfare Association, noted that suburban areas are receiving lower priority in LPG supply despite the growing demand. Distributors have acknowledged these supply challenges, citing delays in truck returns from bottling plants and the manual cancellation of numerous bookings due to compliance issues. This situation continues to disrupt daily life for many residents in the affected areas.