‘Doubled in months’: Karnataka hoteliers seek LPG price rollback amid crude rate decline

Karnataka's hotel and restaurant owners are up in arms as the price of commercial LPG cylinders has nearly doubled in just a few months, now costing ₹3,198 each. This surge comes despite a decline in crude oil prices, leading business owners to demand a rollback. The rising costs are straining the profitability of these establishments, which rely heavily on efficient fuel use for cooking and heating. This situation underscores a broader issue about how commercial fuel pricing remains unresponsive to market fluctuations, impacting a crucial segment of the economy.