Mumbaikars feel the burn as city's beloved vada pav becomes pricier

Key points

• The price of Mumbai’s iconic vada pav — long considered the city’s staple snack and an inseparable part of everyday life — has gone up across several popular stalls, with customers now paying Rs 2 to Rs 5 more at many outlets.
• The increase has been reported at well-known spots such as Aram Vada Pav and Ashok Vada Pav, where regular customers continue to queue despite the revised rates.
• Read Full Story Vendors say the hike has been triggered by a sharp rise in input costs, especially commercial LPG cylinders, which have surged from around Rs 1,000 earlier to nearly Rs 3,000. The increase in fuel costs has directly impacted small food businesses that rely on commercial gas for daily operations.
• Apart from LPG, the prices of edible oil and gram flour have also risen – basic ingredients for vada pav - adding to the burden for stall owners.
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