LPG Crisis: Bengaluru cafe’s 5% ‘gas crisis charge’ on lemonade bill goes viral

Bengaluru Cafe Bill Goes Viral: 5% “Gas Crisis Charge” Added to Lemonade Order! A customer ordering two mint lemonades ( ₹179 each) was hit with an extra 5% surcharge labelled “Gas Crisis Charge,” pushing the bill higher and sparking nationwide outrage. The receipt, shared on Reddit and X, has triggered massive debate: Is this legal? Why charge for gas on lemonade? The timing isn’t random — India is facing severe LPG shortages after Iran’s retaliatory actions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Daily bookings jumped to 88 lakh (from 55 lakh pre-war), wait times extended (rural 45 days, urban 25 days), and panic buying has begun.