Explained | How commercial LPG cylinder price hike will impact not just food prices, but also bottled water and spices

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This is the third price hike for commercial LPG cylinders 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. | Photo Credit: File photo

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 in the city 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 are likely to rise by at least 20% across small and mid-scale eateries, hoteliers confirmed.

Published - May 01, 2026 05:01 pm IST

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