The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) decision to prohibit the use of wood and charcoal in bakeries has sparked concerns among bakers and politicians, who fear it could disrupt the supply of pav (soft bread rolls) and lead to an increase in the cost of street foods such as vada pav and misal pav, PTI reports.

The Indian Bakers Association, in a letter to the authorities, highlighted that pav is an essential accompaniment to several staple foods consumed daily by Mumbaikars. “Any disruption in its supply will create an unwanted scenario,” the 79-year-old association, which comprises 110 members across Mumbai, stated in its communication.