Kerala’s hospitality sector has called a statewide shutdown on 6 May after commercial LPG cylinder prices surged by ₹993, crossing ₹3,000. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association warned that rising fuel costs are sharply increasing operational expenses, putting pressure on margins and forcing potential menu price revisions.
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