Petrol and Diesel Shortage in Punjab, Farmers Bharat Bandh Protest: In a major development, the shortage of petrol and diesel looms large in Punjab as petrol pump owners are observing "No Purchase Day" on Thursday. This means the petrol pump owners in Punjab won't be purchasing petrol and diesel today.
KOTA KINABALU: An in-depth investigation should be conducted to find out why an oil and gas-producing country could face a fuel shortage, says a Sabah assemblyman.
Petrol and Diesel Shortage in Punjab Latest News: Shortage of Petrol and Diesel in Punjab As truck and bus drivers stage widespread strikes across the nation, protesting the newly-implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and its stringent penalties for hit-and-run cases, a fuel shortage crisis ensues. As per the reports, there have been shortage of 70% of petrol and diesel in Punjab. The controversial law, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, imposes a hefty Rs 7 lakh penalty and a 10-year jail term for hit-and-run incidents, leading to disruptions in transportation services and long queues at petrol pumps.
Fuel Shipments: The measure aims to resolve shortages in recent days that led to long lines at service stations in the country to fill up with petrol as well as concerns among farmers of a scarcity of diesel, key for the upcoming planting season.