- Some restaurants in parts of India have started adding LPG surcharge fees to customer bills amid a shortage of commercial gas cylinders.
- A Bengaluru diner flagged a Rs 30 “gas supply issue” charge on social media, highlighting the rising impact on customers.
- The National Restaurant Association of India warned that LPG supply disruptions could severely affect restaurant operations across the countr
The restaurants in some parts of India have begun with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) surcharge fees in the bill, as few took to social media handles amidst the shortage of gas cylinder supply in the country. A customer complained about the extra charges of the cooking gas while a Bengaluru restaurant bill included a Rs 30 “gas supply issue” charge alongside the food order.
The customer, who penned the ordeal, said that when his paying guest accommodation suffered from food shortage, he had visited the hotel where the incident happened. The post reads, "Already in Bangalore PG announced food shortages and won't be varieties." He added, "Went to hotel they are charging for gas shortage. Such a scam, they looting us every possible way."
Already in Bangalore PG announced food shortages and won't be varieties. Went to hotel they are charging for gas shortage. Such a scam, they looting us every possible way @BlrCityPolice @CPBlr pic.twitter.com/ssBmc26DaA
— naresh kumar (@naresh__kumar_) March 11, 2026
The ongoing Israel-Iran war has triggered price rises due to scarcity of LPG shipments from the Middle East. The restaurant and society kitchens have crippled the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, and major cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai witnessed a cut in LPG cylinder deliveries.
The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has raised concern earlier to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri that the recent directive issued as a precautionary measure on LPG supply could not be in favour of commercial cooking gas-dependent bodies like restaurants.
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In a letter, the industry body urged, "The restaurant industry is predominantly dependent on commercial LPG for its operations. Any disruption therein will lead to a catastrophic closure of the majority of restaurants."
The restaurant industry body said it represents more than 5 lakh restaurants across India and a sector with an estimated annual turnover of Rs 5.7 lakh crore. The industry also provides direct employment to over 80 lakh people and supports several allied sectors, including agriculture, food processing and logistics.
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