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Kerala dining out set to get costlier as LPG prices surge; hotels call May 6 shutdown
State-owned oil marketing companies increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹993, effective May 1, pushing prices above ₹3,000 in Kerala. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA) plans a statewide shutdown on May 6 in protest and has urged a review from authorities.
Why It Matters
The LPG price hike affects the cost of dining out and could impact the hospitality sector and consumer prices in Kerala, potentially influencing inflation and local business operations.
Timeline
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KHRA calls for state-wide shutdown on May 6 in protest
May 2, 2026
The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA), representing over 60,000 members, announced a state-wide shutdown on May 6 to protest the LPG price hike. KHRA said the decision would severely impact the hotel industry and consumers and sent letters to oil companies and the Union government requesting a review.
LPG price hike takes effect for 19-kg cylinders
May 1, 2026
State-owned oil marketing companies announced a steep increase of ₹993 for 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, effective May 1. The latest hike pushes the price of a commercial cooking gas cylinder above ₹3,000 in Kerala, with reports of prices in Kochi crossing ₹3,400 in the black market.