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.
Commercial 19kg LPG cylinder prices hiked Rs 42-53.5 in Delhi/Kolkata from June 1, raising input costs for QSRs, restaurants, hotels and food retailers. 5kg FTL also up Rs 11. Domestic LPG unchanged. Driven by Iran conflict energy disruptions.
Why this matters
Second commercial LPG shock in quick succession, layered onto a Rs 3/L fuel hike and diesel under-recoveries near Rs 100/L, compounding input cost pressure on QSRs, hotels and food retailers.
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