'Isme gas ka kya kaam': Chaap vendor’s LPG excuse backfires after customer points out one detail

A short roadside video shared on X has gone viral as it captures a moment many Indians instantly recognise, turning a crisis into a business opportunity. The clip shows a soya chaap vendor raising the price of a full plate and blaming the LPG crisis, even though his food is clearly being cooked on a coal-fired tandoor. Posted by user with the caption “Aapda main avsar”, the video has triggered laughter, disbelief and sharp reactions across social media.

Vendor’s price logic surprises customer

In the video, a customer walks up to a small roadside stall to buy soya chaap. The vendor calmly tells him that half a plate costs ₹10. But when the customer asks for a full plate, the price suddenly becomes ₹30.

The buyer appears confused and asks why the price has jumped. The vendor quickly offers an explanation, LPG prices have increased, so he has raised his rates. That small detail instantly turns the interaction into a debate which several consumers are now experiencing.


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‘Aapda main avsar’ post spreads quickly

The video was posted with just three Hindi words, “Aapda main avsar,” which roughly translates to “opportunity in crisis.” The phrase has been widely used in India to describe people finding ways to profit during difficult situations.

Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and frustration.

One user wrote: "bas paise aur kamane ka zariya bna diya hai."

Another comment said: "मौके पे चौका मार रहा है."

A frustrated user added: "PTA nhi Indians eise kyu hote hai. Itne ghatiya log kese ho sakte hai."

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Some people kept the mood light. One viewer suggested that customers could simply order two half plates instead of one full plate. Another joked about the math, two halves would cost Rs 20 while a full plate is priced at Rs 30.

A familiar story for many customers

The viral clip struck a chord because many people say they have heard similar explanations from small food stalls recently. From rising LPG prices to expensive vegetables, vendors often cite multiple reasons for sudden price hikes.

In some cases, customers accept the explanation. In others, like this video, the logic quickly becomes a talking point online.

A few users also tried to defend the vendor, suggesting that even if he cooks on coal, rising household gas prices might still affect his overall costs.

What makes the video stand out is how relatable the situation feels. Street food stalls, tea vendors and small eateries are often part of everyday life in Indian cities, and pricing at such places can sometimes change overnight.

For now, the clip continues to circulate online as users debate whether the vendor was simply being clever or taking advantage of the moment.