Commercial LPG price hike squeezes Mumbai eateries and tea stalls
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:02 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A fresh increase in commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices is putting financial pressure on restaurants, street‑food vendors and tea stalls across Mumbai. Operators fear higher operating costs will translate into price hikes for consumers. Industry representatives are calling for government relief to curb the impact.
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