Israel-Iran shipping shock pushes South Indian tiffin chains to hike dosa prices ₹10-20

Sunflower oil spikes from Black Sea and West Asia disruption are squeezing Udupi-style operators, already battling tur dal, coconut and LPG inflation. Chains are raising menu prices, trimming portions, or switching to blended oils to defend margins over the next quarter.

— Filed Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 13:19 IST · Source Moneycontrol · Results · Updated

Israel-Iran conflict disrupting Black Sea and West Asian shipping has spiked sunflower oil prices, squeezing South Indian tiffin chains. Operators are raising masala dosa prices ₹10-20, shrinking portions, or switching oil blends amid compounding tur dal, coconut, and LPG cost pressures.