CCPA Warns Hotels and Restaurants Against Levying Additional LPG Charges

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an advisory, prohibiting hotels and restaurants from adding separate "LPG charges" or "fuel surcharges" to bills.

Amid a global LPG supply crunch, the regulator clarified that input costs like fuel and electricity must be factored into menu prices rather than charged as mandatory extras.

The CCPA labeled these levies as unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, noting they often attempt to circumvent existing service charge bans.

Consumers were advised to request the removal of such charges or file complaints via the National Consumer Helpline.

[CCPA v. Hotels & Restaurant Industry Bodies]