Rs 933 LPG spike hits Indian food businesses as meal prices threaten to climb

Households are shielded, but commercial kitchens feel it first

Commercial LPG cylinder prices in India have jumped by Rs 933, landing a direct blow on small food businesses and commercial kitchens. While domestic LPG rates remain protected by the government, the higher costs are likely to raise meal prices and squeeze incomes for many enterprises, potentially reshaping consumption patterns beyond restaurants.