Hyderabad, March 31 -- Some restaurants in Hyderabad continue to levy 'LPG charges' or 'gas surcharges' amid a cylinder shortage in the city.

It is being followed as many outlets are struggling to get commercial LPG cylinders for the past few weeks due to ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

CCPA issues direction

Earlier, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) directed all the restaurants and hotels not to levy LPG charges despite the cylinder shortage in the city.

It stated that all expenses, including LPG charges, are already part of the menu prices and no extra cost can be added to the bills.

Despite clear instructions, some food outlets continue to levy extra charges due to the LPG shortage.

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