Hoteliers are hinting at a big price hike as minimum wages and fuel prices rise

• The impact of the increase in the minimum wage

A 60% hike in minimum wages will force hoteliers to hike food prices, with lows likely to cost ₹80 and masala dosa ₹150.

• Fuel price increase

Increase in petrol prices to ₹ 110/litre and commercial LPG costs from ₹ 1,884 to ₹ 3,152 worsen operating expenses.

• Small businesses struggle

Family-run establishments face a huge financial strain as they cannot afford wage increases and have to cut staff or raise prices.

• Price adjustments throughout the menu

Vegetarian meals can go up from ₹150-200 to ₹250-300, while biryani can jump from ₹300-350 to nearly ₹500.

• The industry’s appeals were rejected

Hoteliers had sought special classification for wage revisions but were unsuccessful, leaving them with no alternative but to hike prices.