In Tamil Nadu, the Tamil Nadu IT Hostel & PG Owners Welfare Association has announced a 10% increase in rents for hostels and paying guest accommodations, effective May 5. This decision follows a significant rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices, which have jumped from ₹1,899 in February to ₹3,258 in May, with black market prices reaching ₹6,000-7,000. The revised monthly tariffs for shared accommodations will now be between ₹6,500-7,500 for four-sharing, ₹7,000-8,000 for three-sharing, and ₹8,000-9,000 for two-sharing setups. Many operators have already started cutting food services, citing the high costs of cooking fuel. Residents, including students and professionals, are expressing concerns over the rising costs and the immediate impact on their budgets, with some stating they now rely on ready-to-eat meals due to the increased expense of eating out.