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Union Threat Sparks Panic Buying at Shillong Fuel Stations
✍️ NDTV
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 01:38 PM
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Fuel station attendants in Shillong reported long queues as a local union warned it may halt diesel and petrol deliveries, prompting motorists to stock up.
Fuel pumps across Shillong saw unusually long lines on Tuesday as drivers rushed to fill their tanks. The surge in demand followed a warning from a local union representing fuel depot workers, which said it could suspend diesel and petrol deliveries if its grievances were not addressed.
Union officials cited unresolved issues with the management of the regional fuel depot, though they did not disclose specific demands. The threat of a supply halt prompted many motorists to purchase more fuel than usual, fearing a shortage.
Police and municipal authorities were deployed to manage the crowds and ensure orderly dispensing at the stations. While no immediate disruption to the supply chain was reported, officials urged the public to remain calm and avoid hoarding.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of fuel logistics in the Northeast, where a single depot often serves multiple districts. Any prolonged stoppage could affect transportation and commerce across the region.
Union officials cited unresolved issues with the management of the regional fuel depot, though they did not disclose specific demands. The threat of a supply halt prompted many motorists to purchase more fuel than usual, fearing a shortage.
Police and municipal authorities were deployed to manage the crowds and ensure orderly dispensing at the stations. While no immediate disruption to the supply chain was reported, officials urged the public to remain calm and avoid hoarding.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of fuel logistics in the Northeast, where a single depot often serves multiple districts. Any prolonged stoppage could affect transportation and commerce across the region.