The prices of Mumbai’s popular street food items, including tea, vada pav and samosas, are likely to increase after a steep hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices burdened restaurants, eateries and small food businesses across the city.

Commercial LPG prices in Mumbai on Monday have nearly doubled in the first six months of 2026, raising concerns among hotel owners, tea stall operators and food vendors who are already grappling with rising operational costs.