Zomato, Swiggy hold rider payouts firm as commercial LPG squeeze hits restaurant margins
Despite a commercial LPG price crunch pressuring restaurant partner economics, Zomato and Swiggy have kept gig worker incentives and per-delivery payouts intact. Order volumes remain steady, with platforms absorbing cost pressures rather than passing them to delivery workers.
What happened
Food delivery riders for Zomato and Swiggy report stable earnings despite rising commercial LPG prices squeezing restaurant partner margins. Platforms have
Why this matters
LPG-squeezed restaurant partners may become receptive to cloud-kitchen tie-ups, captive-supply deals, or energy-cost aggregation plays—watch for distressed independents as acquisition or partnership targets.