Hyderabad, May 3 (RAHNUMA): There is a bad news for biryani lovers from the Hyderabad city. Restaurant and biryani outlet owners are set to make an important decision regarding a potential increase in biryani prices.
Due to a recent rise in commercial gas prices, which have increased by almost ₹1,000, they are preparing to raise the price of biryani by as much as ₹50. If this occurs, it would certainly come as a surprise to those who love biryani.
Amidst the tensions between the United States and Iran, global nations are facing difficulties as gas and oil supplies have been disrupted. India, too, is grappling with a shortage of the oil and gas.
The gas shortage, in particular, is intensifying day by day. Against this backdrop, the Central government has already raised the gas prices.
Most recently—just two days ago—it was announced that the price of a commercial gas cylinder was hiked by approximately ₹1,000 in a single instance. Consequently, restaurant and hotel operators in Hyderabad are facing mounting difficulties.
On one hand, procuring the gas cylinders has become challenging while on the other, the drastic price hike has added to their operational burdens.
Until very recently, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial gas cylinder stood at around ₹2,400. The Central government has now abruptly increased the price of the commercial gas cylinder by ₹1,000. Consequently, the price of a single commercial gas cylinder has currently reached Rs. 3,400.
Amidst the prevailing gas shortage, the cylinders are not available in the required quantities. As a result, many hotel and restaurant operators are resorting to purchasing them on the black market by paying an additional premium of Rs. 2,000.
This situation is leading to an increased financial burden.
Against this backdrop, it appears that the hotel and restaurant operators across the city are preparing to hike the prices of Biryani. Those, who frequent the restaurants and hotels to enjoy the Biryani, may now find themselves in a situation where they have to think twice before dining out.
Meanwhile, there is immense demand for Irani Chai in Hyderabad; it is reported that the vendors are preparing to raise its prices as well.
