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Eating out in Bengaluru is expected to become significantly more expensive as the price of a commercial LPG cylinder has surged to ₹3,152, following a ₹993 increase on May 1. This marks the third hike in two months, totaling ₹1,310 in just 60 days, with food prices projected to rise by at least 20% and beverages by 25%. Hoteliers from small and mid-scale eateries cite mounting operational costs due to the steep energy price increases.
- ▪The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has reached ₹3,152 after a ₹993 hike on May 1.
- ▪This is the third LPG price hike in two months, with total increases amounting to ₹1,310.
- ▪Food prices may rise by 20% and beverages by 25% in small and mid-scale eateries.
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From filter coffee to idli, dosa, meals and beyond, eating out in Bengaluru is set to pinch more after the price of a commercial LPG cylinder touched ₹3,152 following a steep ₹993 hike announced by the Union Government on May 1 — an all-time high. Beverages are set to get costlier by about 25% while food items by at least 20% across small and mid-scale eateries, hoteliers said. This is the third price hike in two months, and the latest increase is higher than the previous two combined. The first hike of ₹115 came on March 7, followed by another ₹202 on April 2. With the latest revision, the total increase has now shot up to ₹1,310 within just 60 days. However, adding to consumer pressure is not the LPG cylinder hike alone.
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