Hotel Food Prices to Rise as Establishments Turn to Firewood; Biryani Costs Impacted During Eid

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LPG Crisis Hits Eid Biryani: Food Prices Soar as Hotels Shift to Firewood

Regional Indian cuisines are growing faster than national favourites | Hyper-regional cuisines such as Pahari, Bihari, Goan, Naga and Andhra food are growing much faster than North and South Indian cuisines, with Pahari cuisine alone recording 8.3 times growth. (Image: Canva)

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CNBC TV18•21-03-2026, 16:35

LPG Crisis Hits Eid Biryani: Food Prices Soar as Hotels Shift to Firewood

•Food prices are set to increase as Tamil Nadu hotels shift from LPG to firewood due to a commercial LPG cylinder crisis.
•The cost of Biryani, a popular Eid delicacy, has significantly increased, dampening festive spirits.
•Hoteliers are now preparing even Biryani accompaniments using firewood, leading to higher costs for these items.
•Industry insiders report a 30% drop in business for Chennai hotels and 10% across Tamil Nadu, with 90% of hotels not running on profits.
•Families are reducing gatherings and preparing smaller quantities of food at home due to LPG shortages and rising prices.

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