Businesses say that with the power cut, there is a shortage of candles in the local market and the price of candles currently on sale in the market has gone up.

The traders said that a small candle sells for Rs. 15 / = and a large candle for Rs. 75 / =.

In addition, a small battery costs Rs. 15 / =, each bar of soap costs Rs. 15 / = and there is a shortage of matches in the local market, the traders said.