Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts in India, has reported constraints in supplies of LPG cylinders across parts of its store network due to the ongoing West Asia war, according to ET.“The operational impact at this stage is limited and is being managed effectively,” the company said in a filing to the Bahrain Stock Exchange. “The company is taking several steps to conserve LPG and additional work to transition to alternative energy sources such as electricity and pipelined natural gas (PNG).”She added that she is in constant contact with oil marketing companies to follow developments and respond to developments in the situation. “The company is in constant communication with the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to stay informed of the latest developments and plan operational responses accordingly, given the rapidly evolving nature of the situation,” the filing said.
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Jag Vasant LPG ship is docked at Gujarat port after delaying the passage of Hormuz
The company indicated that it is closely monitoring the situation as supply disruptions continue.The impact is being felt across the restaurant industry, with many chains facing similar challenges due to LPG shortages.On March 10, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) advised its five members to consider reducing operating hours, reducing items that require long cooking times or deep frying, and adopting fuel-saving measures such as using lids while cooking, in light of Gulf War-related supply constraints.