Fuel price hike sparks sharp increases in auto fares and meal costs in Vijayawada
The recent hike in fuel prices has led to significant increases in auto fares and meal costs in Vijayawada. Hotel owners and vendors have raised their prices, with some meals now costing over ₹180. The public is expressing concern as transportation fares have also risen, adding to the financial burden on residents.
- ▪The price of a 19-kg LPG commercial cylinder is about ₹3,000, while diesel costs ₹100 per litre and petrol ₹112 per litre.
- ▪Prices for tiffins and meals have increased by 50 to 100 percent in the last 15 days.
- ▪Auto drivers are now charging ₹30 for rides that previously cost ₹20, due to rising fuel costs.
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Fares and commodity prices in the State have risen sharply due to the increase in LPG commercial cylinder, diesel, and petrol costs. As a result, hotel owners, pushcart vendors, and fast-food centres have raised the prices of tiffins, meals, and snacks. Meanwhile, auto drivers have begun demanding higher fares, adding to the burden on the poor and the general public.The price of a 19-kg LPG commercial cylinder is about ₹3,000; the cost of diesel is ₹100 per litre, and the price of petrol is ₹112 per litre, following the price increases for the second time on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).Pushcart vendors and small hoteliers selling tiffins such as idly, puri, dosa, vada, bajji, and other varieties are now charging ₹50 and above for a plate. “We used to buy idly at ₹30 per plate ten days ago.
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