Restaurants Add 'LPG Surcharge' Amid Energy Crisis, Update Menus

• Restaurants are implementing a temporary 'LPG surcharge' to cover increased input costs due to the ongoing energy crisis.
• Screenshots on 'X' show new line items like 'LPG revision' or 'gas supply issue' added to food orders.
• Some eateries in major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Chennai are closing, while others revise menus or raise prices.
• The halt in tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz has led to widespread oil and natural gas shortages.
• NRAI advised members to conserve gas and explore electric cooking; Ministry prioritizes LPG for households and essential services.