Starting next week, dining out and food delivery services in India are expected to become 5-10% more expensive due to a recent hike in fuel prices. Industry executives cite increased transportation and operational costs as the primary reasons for this price adjustment, which comes amid ongoing inflationary pressures on consumers.

• 01The price of petrol in Delhi has reached ₹97.77 per litre, while diesel is ₹90.67 per litre.
• 02The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) noted a 60% surge in liquefied petroleum gas costs over recent months.
• 03Some restaurant chains will adjust menu prices as early as next week, while others may implement staggered increases starting in July.
• 04Delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy may raise channel partner fees, complicating profitability for restaurants.
• 05Executives express concern that higher prices could further dampen consumer demand, which is already under inflationary stress.

The increase in food prices will affect consumers' dining choices and potentially reduce the frequency of eating out or ordering in, as many are already facing inflationary pressures.