Price Hike in India: Milk, Ghee, Soap, Restaurants Menu, Commercial LPG, CNG Cost Rises: Check State-Wise Rates List, Key Causes

Consumers in India are witnessing latest price pressures as Mother Dairy has declared an increase of Rs 2-4 per litre across its milk variants, while commercial LPG and CNG prices have also grown in November. The latest revisions could fuel household expenses and functional costs for restaurants, hotels, transport operators and other businesses.

The comes in backdrop of already soaring daily expenses, making food and fuel prices crucial factors to watch.

Milk, Ghee and Dairy Products Prices Rise

Mother Dairy has elevated the prices of its liquid milk variants by Rs 2-4 per litre, with the changed rates being effective from Thursday, November 12, 2026. The company has quoted maximum milk procurement costs as the key factor behind the revision.

In Delhi-NCR, full cream milk will now cost Rs 76 per litre, compared with Rs 72 earlier. Pouched toned milk has become costlier by Rs 2 to Rs 62 per litre, while double toned milk will cost Rs 56 instead of Rs 54.

Meanwhile, the price of bulk-vended toned milk has grown from Rs 58 to Rs 60 per litre. Cow milk will now cost Rs 65 per litre, up from Rs 62.

This is Mother Dairy's second price rise in 2026, after its previous change on May 14. The company reportedly sells around 35 lakh litres of milk daily in Delhi-NCR and more than 50 lakh litres across markets.

This is because of higher payments to dairy farmers have compelled procurement expenses, thus forcing the company to pass on part of the extra cost to consumers.

Amul has also changed rates of its fresh pouch milk range. Amul Taaza is expensive by Rs 2 per litre, while Amul Gold has become Rs 4 more expensive. The cooperative has cited higher costs of cattle feed, fodder, packaging and fuel.

In Karnataka, Nandini milk prices have grown by Rs 8-12 per litre from November 1. Its toned milk now costs Rs 54, compared with Rs 46 earlier. The price of a one-litre curd pack has also escalated from Rs 54 to Rs 68.

Dairy products beyond milk have witnessed similar revisions. Amul's one-kg ghee carton now costs Rs 680, up Rs 50, while its 500-g butter pack has become costlier by Rs 15. In Bengaluru, Nandini's one-litre ghee pack has increased from Rs 715 to Rs 850.

Tamil Nadu's Aavin has also raised prices of ghee and several other dairy items.

Meanwhile, Hindustan Unilever has raised prices across famous companies such as Surf Excel, Rin and Wheel. Surf Excel Quick Wash's one-kg pack now costs Rs 245, against Rs 235 earlier. Moti Gulab soap has become Rs 8 costlier, with its 150-g pack priced at Rs 82.

Also, pistachio prices are up 60-70% year-on-year, while almonds have become 20-40% expensive, according to reports.

Restaurant Food Prices Rise

A cup of coffee, a plate of dosa or a regular meal is now more expensive as restaurants across India increase menu prices to deal with rising input costs.

Numerous restaurant operators stated that input costs had grown by 15-20 percent over the past six to eight months. With enormous prices of dairy items, other food ingredients and fuel reducing margins, restaurants have started passing on part of the rise to customers, by elevating menu prices by around 5-10 percent.

Commercial LPG and CNG prices add to the burden

Besides Milk’s price revision, other essential commodity have also seen price hikes. Commercial LPG cylinder prices grew by Rs 10-17 across major cities from November 1.

A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder costs Rs 2,820 in Delhi, Rs 2,775 in Mumbai, Rs 2,971 in Kolkata and Rs 2,994.50 in Chennai.

However, Domestic LPG prices ere unchanged. A 14.2-kg household cylinder costs Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai, Rs 968 in Kolkata and Rs 957.50 in Chennai.

CNG prices have also been hiked in numerous cities. Mumbai consumers now pay Rs 90 per kg, while Delhi's CNG rate stays at Rs 86.98 per kg. PNG prices are widely same, with Delhi recording Rs 49.60 per standard cubic metre.

What does this mean for consumers?

Higher milk prices will impact household grocery budgets, while expensive commercial LPG could bolster operating costs for restaurants and food stall owners. CNG price hikes may also elevate transportation costs.

Although domestic LPG and PNG prices remain stable, the combination of higher milk, commercial cooking gas and vehicle fuel costs could escalate  inflationary pressures in the next few weeks.