TODAY -
Closed pumps leave many high and dry
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16 2024:
The three day shutdown of fuel retail outlets (ROs) began in the valley districts today with its effect visible on the first day itself.
People, especially office goers, and school van and passenger service providers were seen going hither and thither following the closure of ROs and many of them ended up purchasing fuel from the black market at exorbitant rates.
Reportedly, the price of petrol and diesel has soared to as high as Rs 140 and Rs 100 per litre respectively in the black market.
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Notably, the resolution to close ROs for three days was taken during an emergency meeting of oil dealers and representatives of ROs held at Hotel Nirmala yesterday.
On field visits, many traders were seen selling petrol and diesel at a higher rate to consumers and the latter doesn't have any other option than to refill their tank from the black market as all ROs have been closed.
Speaking to The Sangai Express, one van driver said that they may stop their service of transporting students if the dealers and ROs extend the period of shutting down business.
An auto driver, on the other hand, said that the closure of ROs will affect everyone but it is the daily wagers who will suffer more.
Saying that people from all-walks of life in Manipur have been suffering since the last nine months and the closure of ROs has compounded their woes, he added that inflating the price of petrol and diesel abruptly is akin to harassing the people, especially the poor.
Increasing the fare of passenger service will be bothersome to many families, he said while appealing to the State Government and relevant authorities to see what can be done to open the ROs.
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