Owners of small and medium-sized food kiosks in Hyderabad said they were buying LPG cylinders at inflated prices. Image is for representational purposes only. | Photo credit: NAGARA GOPAL
Printed from the narrative of fuel shortage in hyderabad there are countless small and medium-sized kiosk owners who keep the city running. “A valid plate now costs ₹40. Earlier it was ₹30. Why? I used to buy a commercial roll for ₹1,800, now it is not even available for ₹6,000,” says Praveen, who runs Durga Bhavani Tiffins in Yellareddyguda.
Yards away is Lama Chinese Fast Food, where prices have gone up by ₹10 per meal. “I’m caught in a bind. If I raise it too much, I’ll lose customers. I’ve already lost. I’m never free this time, but we’ll see,” says the owner, pointing to the empty chairs in the small store.
Published – March 27, 2026 12:18 PM IST
