Restaurants Plan 5-10% Menu Hikes from July as Fuel, LPG Costs Squeeze Margins

NRAI flags Rs 79,000 cr monthly sector losses as petrol hits Rs 97.77/litre and LPG costs jump 60%. Cafe Delhi Heights, Wow! Momo, Kylin among brands signaling price action; Zomato, Swiggy commissions add pressure as 10% of restaurants have already shut.

— Filed Sat, 16 May, 2026, 11:10 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

Indian restaurants and delivery platforms plan 5-10% menu price hikes from July following fuel price increases, compounding LPG shortages. NRAI estimates Rs 79,000 cr monthly sector losses; Zomato, Swiggy commissions and dining-out demand under pressure.