Indore News: Iran-Israel War Affects Indore's Food Culture; Customers Drop As Prices Rise At Famous Sarafa Market, 56 Dukan

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The tensions between Israel and Iran have now started to impact the foodies in Indore! 

The rise in petrol and LPG prices has affected the market significantly, making the raw material even more expensive, and ultimately increasing the cost of each plate of delicacies.

Indoreans, who celebrated food, and enjoyed exploring food courts like 56 Dukan, Sarafa Bazaar and various cafes, have now restored to eating at ‘home.’

56 Dukan dishes get expensive

Prices of food items at 56 Dukan, Sarafa Bazaar, and other snack spots have increased by ₹1 to ₹10. 

Madhuram: At Madhuram Sweets, the prices of all items have been increased by 5 to 7%.

Vijay Chat Bhandar: Earlier snacks like Khopra patties, Kachori, Samosa, Sabudana Vada, etc. used to cost ₹22, however, the price was increased to ₹25 amid the ongoing scarcity of LPG in the city in the month of March. 

Johny Hot Dog: Indoreans’ favourite Johny has also gotten expensive. The veg hot dog for costing ₹30, is now priced at ₹35. 

Hotel and stall owners say that raising prices has become necessary due to increasing costs.

Grocery, electricity cost doubles

The price of gas cylinders has risen from ₹1,800 to ₹3,000 - 4,000. Packaging materials have doubled in cost, and raw ingredients like lentils, rice, oil, and sugar have become more expensive. 

Electricity bills have also increased, and PNG (piped natural gas) is now billed at double the rate once the limit is exceeded.

Increasing prices, decreasing customers

As the items have become more expensive, the customer turnout has been affected directly.

According to customers, a meal for two that used to cost around ₹500, now comes up to ₹800. Middle-class families have been the most affected due to the inflation.

While people used to eat out 2 - 3 times a week earlier, this has now reduced to once a week or even less.