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Fuel surge could push restaurant menus up to 10% next week forcing more pricey dining and deliveries

Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
Fuel surge could push restaurant menus up to 10% next week forcing more pricey dining and deliveries

Petrol and diesel shocks arrive after a huge LPG spike

Dining out and food deliveries are expected to get 5–10% costlier from next week as state oil firms raised petrol and diesel prices. Restaurant executives say the fuel hit lands on top of months of pressures including a commercial LPG price jump, LPG shortage, and labor shortages since the West Asia war began. Some chains will revise menu prices as early as next week, while others target June or July 1, with logistics costs also likely lifting delivery charges and shrinking discounts.

  • Prices for dining and delivery may rise 5–10% starting next week
  • Fuel prices jumped Friday, with Delhi petrol at ₹97.77 and diesel at ₹90.67
  • Cost pressure is compounded by LPG shortages and a commercial LPG surge nearing 60%
  • Chains may adjust menus next week, or stagger increases from June or July 1
  • Higher logistics could raise delivery charges and reduce minimum order values
  • Delivery platform channel-partner fees (Zomato, Swiggy) may further squeeze margins
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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