Zomato has increased its platform fee for food delivery orders from Rs 12.50 to Rs 14.90 per order, marking a rise of Rs 2.40.The platform fee is a fixed charge added to every order, separate from delivery charges and taxes.This move is part of a broader trend of rising costs in the food delivery industry, as companies look to improve margins and manage operational expenses.Over the past few years, Zomato has steadily increased this fee from just a few rupees to the current level.The hike may slightly raise the overall cost for customers ordering food online. The fee hike comes amid rising crude oil prices, which are driving up logistics and delivery expenses.Increased fuel costs are impacting both restaurants and delivery partners, putting pressure on overall operations.To manage these higher costs, platforms like Zomato are transferring a portion of the burden to customers through increased platform fees.This reflects wider inflationary pressures affecting the food delivery industry, as companies try to maintain profitability while coping with escalating expenses.As a result, ordering food online may become gradually more expensive for consumers.