Roti, dosa & pooris disappear from menus across India as LPG shortage hits eateries
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The LPG shortage directly impacts the operational costs and viability of the food service and hospitality segments within FMCG, potentially leading to reduced demand for related products. This comes amidst a broader slowdown in FMCG sales growth, as highlighted by recent reports.
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Key Evidence
- •A commercial LPG cylinder shortage, stemming from the West Asia conflict, is impacting consumers across India.
- •Restaurants are shutting down, menus are shrinking, and eateries are rationing food as cooking gas supplies dwindle.
- •This disruption is forcing businesses to explore alternative fuels and raising concerns for the tourism sector.
- •Risk flag: Prolonged conflict in West Asia could worsen LPG supply.
- •Risk flag: Government intervention or subsidies could alleviate pressure on businesses.
Affected Stocks
Operates McDonald's in South and West India, highly reliant on cooking gas for operations, facing similar cost pressures and disruptions.
Operates Burger King, will be directly affected by LPG supply issues and rising costs, impacting profitability.
While not directly in food, the broader impact on the tourism and hospitality sector could indirectly affect support service providers.
Reduced out-of-home consumption due to restaurant closures and shrinking menus could impact sales of certain food products supplied to the HORECA segment.
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