Customer shocked by ‘gas supply issue’ charge in hotel bill

BENGALURU: A customer who visited Mr Andhra Meals, a popular eatery in the city, was shocked to see an additional charge of Rs 30 for ‘gas supply issue’ on his bill. The customer had gone to the hotel as there was food shortage in the paying guest accommodation where he was staying.

The customer took to social media, calling it a ‘big scam’ and accusing the hotel of exploiting the LPG shortage. “Did you think we’d just swallow this Gas Supply Issue charge?” the customer tweeted, tagging Bengaluru City Police. “This is how they’re looting the public”, he added.

Already in Bangalore PG announced food shortages and won’t be varieties. Went to hotel they are charging for gas shortage. Such a scam, they looting us every possible way @BlrCityPolice @CPBlr pic.twitter.com/ssBmc26DaA

— naresh kumar (@naresh__kumar_) March 11, 2026

The controversy prompted Bangalore Hotels Association president P C Rao to respond, stating that the hotel isn’t a member of the association and that they’ll address the issue. “We’ve taken note of this, and we’ll speak to the hotel management to refrain from such practices”, he said.