Bengaluru hotels raise bills at least 10% after LPG rise
Business
If you're planning to eat out in Bengaluru soon, get ready for slightly higher bills.
Hotels in Bengaluru are bumping up menu prices by at least 10% because commercial liquefied petroleum gas cylinders (LPG) just got a lot more expensive, up by ₹202 in less than two months, now costing over ₹2,160 each.
Hoteliers say the rising gas prices have left them with little choice but to share the burden with customers.
Government withheld ₹150 bulk LPG discount
This isn't just about gas getting pricier overnight. The government has also held back a ₹150 discount on bulk LPG purchases during March, adding extra pressure on businesses already dealing with earlier price hikes.
All these changes are making it tough for the hospitality sector to keep costs down, so diners are feeling it too.