Indian restaurants, delivery apps to raise menu prices 5-10% as fuel, LPG costs surge

National Restaurants Association of India members including Cafe Delhi Heights, Wow! Momo, Kylin and Massive Restaurants plan 5-10% menu hikes from next week through July. Drivers: 60% LPG cost surge, petrol at ₹97.77/litre, labour shortages. Zomato and Swiggy delivery fees to rise; discounts to shrink amid soft demand.

— Source publishedSat, 16 May, 2026, 00:37 IST·First seen Sat, 16 May, 2026, 00:50 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

National Restaurants Association of India · Indian restaurant chains and food delivery platforms plan 5-10% menu price hikes from next week to July, citing fuel

Key facts

  • 5-10% price hike
  • 50 outlets
  • 17 cities
  • 60% LPG cost surge
  • petrol ₹97.77/litre
  • diesel ₹90.67/litre

Why this matters

Distressed independents squeezed by fuel and labour costs create a buyer's window for cloud-kitchen roll-ups and regional QSR tuck-ins, especially targets lacking pricing power against NRAI-aligned chains.

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