Hike in commercial LPG price: Shock and resignation on food street as LPG price goes up by 42%
Food street vendors in Hyderabad expressed shock and resignation over a ₹994 increase in commercial LPG prices on May 1, 2026, citing already high operating costs and difficulties in raising menu prices further. Many are reportedly purchasing cylinders illegally at inflated rates between ₹6,000 and ₹6,500, compounding the financial strain. The price hike is expected to impact small food businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations.
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Food kiosk and restaurant owners in Hyderabad reacted with shock and resignation to the news of a ₹994 hike in commercial liquified petroleum gas cylinder prices on Friday (May 1, 2026) morning.“Maa rojulu ochai anmata (this means our days have come),” said Usha Rani, who runs Om Sai Ganesh food kiosk that sells idly, vada, and other snacks in the morning. “We are already buying cylinders in the black market at ₹6,000 to ₹6500, this official increase will make it even more expensive. I have raised the price of idly from ₹30 to ₹35 in March. Now, it will be difficult to increase the price again,” she said while packing a plate of idly.
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