Restaurant franchisee Jubilant FoodWorks today informed the exchanges that the war in West Asia and the consequent impact on liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders has constrained supply to certain parts of its store networks.
Jubilant operates fast-food chains including Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin Donuts.
The company further said that it is taking steps to conserve LPG and working overtime to move to alternate energy sources such as electricity and piped natural gas (PNG).
War impact: What did Jubilant FoodWorks state?
The release dated 28 March stated that “due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, there are supply constraints on the distribution of commercial LPG across the country. Consequently, the supply of LPG cylinders to certain parts of the company’s store network has been constrained.”
“Operational impact at this stage is limited and being actively managed. The company is taking several steps to conserve LPG and working overtime to move to alternate energy sources like electricity and piped natural gas (PNG),” it added.
Further, JFL added that it is in “constant engagement with oil marketing companies (OMCs) to remain apprised of the latest developments and plan operational responses accordingly, given the rapidly evolving nature of the situation”.
Jubilant also sought to reassure that the company “has resilient systems and processes in place to navigate short‑term operational challenges and will continue to closely monitor the situation”.
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