Commercial LPG jumps Rs 42-53.5 in Delhi, Kolkata; QSRs, hotels face fresh margin squeeze
OMCs raised 19kg commercial LPG by Rs 53.5 in Kolkata to Rs 3255.5 and Rs 42 in Delhi to Rs 3113.5 from June 1, with 5kg FTL up Rs 11 to Rs 821.5. Domestic cylinders untouched. Iran conflict-led energy disruption is the trigger. Hits QSR chains, restaurants, hotels and food retailers reliant on commercial gas.
What happened
Oil Marketing Companies · Commercial 19kg LPG cylinder prices hiked Rs 42-53.5 in Delhi/Kolkata from June 1, raising input costs for QSRs, restaurants, hotels
Key facts
- Rs 42
- Rs 3113.5
- Rs 53.5
- Rs 3255.5
- Rs 11
- Rs 821.5
- 19 kg
- 5 kg
- 30 days
Why this matters
Distressed mid-tier restaurant operators facing sustained fuel cost shocks may surface as bolt-on targets, particularly franchisees lacking pricing power or hedging mechanisms against commercial LPG volatility.