Sapphire to Westlife FoodWorld: QSR stocks hover at 52-week lows as LPG supply crunch weighs

Shares of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are currently hovering around their 52-week lows on Friday, March 13 primarily due to a significant shortage of commercial LPG resulting from supply chain issues in the Strait of Hormuz. Key players such as Sapphire Foods, Jubilant Foodworks, Devyani International (KFC, Pizza Hut), and Westlife Foodworld (McDonald’s) are encountering operational…

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LPG Shortage: Food in restaurants may become costlier by 14% to 20%, pressure on quick service restaurants due to LPG shortage – Market

According to the report of brokerage house JM Financial, its impact will be more on QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) companies. This may have a negative impact on the operations and profits of the restaurant for some time. The biggest concern for Westlife FoodWorld, Devyani International, Sapphire Foods India and Restaurant Brands Asia is rising kitchen…

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Relief news came amidst the oil crisis, the central government took this big decision, PM Modi said – war in the Middle East…

A cabinet meeting was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 10) amid the war between US-Israel and Iran and increased tension in the Middle East. In the meeting, Prime Minister Modi has bluntly told the ministers to maintain public trust in this situation of global turmoil. PM Modi’s instructions…

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Concerns over IPL 2026? GC Chair says reviewing situation amid fuel supply issues as Middle East conflict continues

Amid the lack of fuel supply concerns in India, Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council Chairperson Arun Dhumal stated that the league is assessing the developing situation as the Middle East conflict continues. This follows Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas instructing oil refineries to boost the production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and ensure…

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Diners close in Mumbai; Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai restaurants struggle to stay open amid LPG shortage

The hospitality sector has been hit by the sudden shortage of LPG supply amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Restaurant associations have warned that eateries could shut down within days if supplies are not restored. The disruption has already begun affecting operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru, as hotels and restaurants struggle to secure cooking…

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