Efforts afoot to solve petrol, diesel crisis in state: Tripura Transport Minister

Agartala: Efforts are underway to alleviate the fuel crisis in Tripura, as announced by Food and Civil Supply Minister and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury.

Following a recent derailment incident in Assam, which severely affected goods train movement into Tripura, the state government is actively collaborating with Indian Oil and the Ministry of Railways to address the situation.

Minister Chowdhury emphasized the impact of the railway track destruction in the Jatingra area of Assam on fuel supply, causing confusion among citizens.

He assured that he and officials from the food department are in constant communication with Indian Oil to swiftly resolve the crisis.

Additionally, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has engaged with the Ministry of Railways to expedite solutions, with Minister Chowdhury closely monitoring the progress.

Concerning the potential inflation of essential commodities due to disrupted goods trains, Minister Chowdhury urged vendors to refrain from hiking prices, warning of legal repercussions otherwise.

He assured citizens that all necessary measures are being taken to resolve the scarcity of petrol and diesel, promising a prompt resolution to the crisis.