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Restaurants Add 'LPG Surcharge' Amid Energy Crisis, Update Menus

LPG crisis prompted eateries and restaurant to add extra surcharge in bills

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News18•13-03-2026, 14:51

Restaurants Add 'LPG Surcharge' Amid Energy Crisis, Update Menus

•Restaurants are implementing a temporary 'LPG surcharge' to cover increased input costs due to the ongoing energy crisis.
•Screenshots on 'X' show new line items like 'LPG revision' or 'gas supply issue' added to food orders.
•Some eateries in major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Chennai are closing, while others revise menus or raise prices.
•The halt in tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz has led to widespread oil and natural gas shortages.
•NRAI advised members to conserve gas and explore electric cooking; Ministry prioritizes LPG for households and essential services.

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