Dehradun's iconic roadside 'Maggi points' are struggling due to a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, which has forced many vendors to revert to traditional wood-fired stoves. This shift has significantly slowed their operations, leading to cooking delays and a decline in customer satisfaction. Shanu Rana, a Maggi point owner, expressed the difficulties faced, stating that many customers are leaving without food due to the inability to fulfill orders. Despite the crisis, he has not increased prices, fearing it would drive customers away. In response to the ongoing supply challenges, the Uttarakhand government has implemented a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for commercial LPG distribution, increasing the state's total quota from 40% to 66%. This new SOP aims to ensure priority-based distribution to essential sectors, particularly during the peak tourist season. Daily distribution includes 6,310 cylinders, with specific allocations for hotels, restaurants, and even wedding ceremonies, to manage the demand effectively.