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Government warns restaurants can’t automatically tack on LPG charges or gas surcharges to bills
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Menu prices must already include these hidden gas costs
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has warned restaurants and hotels against automatically adding “LPG charges” or “gas surcharges” to customer bills. It has deemed such mandatory extras an unfair trade practice and said operational costs should be built into menu pricing. Consumers can ask for removal of these charges or file complaints if they appear on bills.
- Restaurants can’t add LPG or gas surcharges by default
- Automatic extra charges are labelled an unfair trade practice
- All operational costs should be included in menu pricing
- Consumers can seek removal or file complaints
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