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.
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.