Food prices surge in MP, ₹400 meal now costs ₹800:Breakfast gets costlier in Bhopal, Indore; water, dry fruits in Jabalpur, Rewa

The impact of the America–Israel and Iran war is now being felt in Madhya Pradesh, where LPG shortages and rising PNG rates have increased food costs for the common man. Prices of breakfast items have risen in Indore and Jabalpur, while dry fruits and drinking water have become costlier in Gwalior and Rewa. In Indore, prices at 56 Dukan, Sarafa Bazaar, and other street-food hubs have increased by Rs 1 to Rs 10, making poha, tea, samosa, kachori, and Chinese food costlier and reducing customer footfall. In Bhopal, prices of biryani and veg biryani have also increased. Stall and hotel operators say price hikes are unavoidable due to rising expenses, and shops at 56 Dukan and Sarafa Bazaar are already seeing fewer customers. Poha, Samosa, and Biryani prices increase in Bhopal The impact of inflation is visible on daily food and drink in Bhopal. Tea has gone from 10 to 12 rupees, thali from 80 to 100 rupees, roti-butter from 12 to 15 rupees, Anand Poha from 15 to 17 rupees, and kachori-samosa from 15 to 17 rupees. Veg biryani has gone from 80 rupees to 90 rupees, increasing the expenses of common people. Surge in food bills Indore customer Sawan Ingle said, the cost of food for two people, which was earlier Rs 400-Rs 500, has now increased to Rs 700-Rs 800. The biggest impact has been on middle-class families. People used to eat out two to three times a week, now it’s only once or less. Prices increased in Indore due to rise in raw material costs Mridul Thakar, owner of Vijay Chaat House at 56 Dukan in Indore, stated that, due to an increase in raw material prices, the prices of food items had to be increased by 1-3 rupees. Shyam Sharma, owner of Madhuram Sweets, said that due to the increase in prices of all commodities, a 5-7 percent increase had to be made here. ‘Pani Puri’ for 30 rupees, now available for 40 rupees The owner of Johnny Hot Dog stated that the hot dog was previously 30 rupees but is now 35 rupees. At 56 Dukan, a plate of Pani Puri, which was 30 rupees, is now 40 rupees. Groundnut oil tin costs 3200 rupees Hitesh Jain, owner of Parshwanath Restaurant located in Anup Nagar, stated that the groundnut oil tin went from 2600 rupees to 3100-3200 rupees. The prices of breakfast items had to be increased by 5 rupees. Rajendra Dhanotia, owner of Utsah Hotel, stated that pulses, oil, spices, and gas have become expensive. The cost of raw materials has increased by 20-25%. Prices of some items have been increased, although they do not want to fully raise prices. Hotel owner Ravi Devang said that the problem has increased due to the shortage of cylinders. Rates cannot be increased on old bookings; new bookings are being done at increased prices. Currently, they have to work with less profit. Inflation increased in Gwalior, grocery, dry fruits, and LPG prices surged The impact of inflation is visible in Gwalior. After the increase in LPG cylinder prices, the supply of commercial LPG has been stopped. The demand for domestic LPG has increased. Due to stocking, needy people are not getting cylinders. Prices of groceries and dry fruits have also increased in Gwalior. Prices increased by 10-100 rupees According to traders, prices of essential commodities have already risen by Rs 5–Rs 10, and they warn the gap will widen further if the war situation continues. Grocery trader Gokul Bansal said edible oil prices have increased by Rs 10 per kg and about Rs 100 per canister, while pulses and rice have also become costlier, pushing overall inflation higher. He added that if the war does not stop soon, losses could escalate for the government as well. In Gwalior, where most dry fruits come from outside, prices have also surged. Dry-fruit trader Manas Goyal said pistachios have become costlier by Rs 300–Rs 400 per kg and dodi by Rs 100 per kg, while items imported from Iran, including black raisins and resins, have risen by Rs 100–Rs 200. He warned that if the war continues for another 15 days, rising prices may force common people to stop buying dry fruits altogether. Breakfast prices normal, but will increase soon Breakfast prices have not increased in Gwalior yet, but shopkeepers say they will increase soon. A kachori vendor said that prices would have to be increased due to gas shortage. All the increased prices are visible in the new rate list, but for now, items are being sold at old rates. Rates vary at different shops. Expensive breakfast in Jabalpur due to increase in commercial cylinder prices Breakfast items have become costlier in markets of Jabalpur due to rising gas and oil prices, increasing production costs and directly affecting consumers. At SS Kachori Wale, a samosa now costs Rs 20 and is expected to rise to Rs 25. Shopkeepers say the shortage of commercial gas and expensive fuel is forcing them to use alternative methods, increasing both costs and preparation time. Shambhunath Agrawal, owner of Rajasthan Sweets, said samosa prices have increased from Rs 13 to Rs 15, while jalebi has risen from Rs 240 per kg to Rs 300 per kg. Water became expensive in Rewa In Rewa, heat and inflation affected the pockets of common people. The 20-litre jar of drinking water became expensive. After the meeting of the Water Distribution Association, the price of the jar was increased to 40 rupees. Earlier, it was available for 25-30 rupees. The new rates have come into effect immediately, which will impact consumers in the city. With increased water consumption in summer, expenses will also rise.