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LPG Shortage Halts City Autos: Long Queues, Rising Fares Spark Commuter Crisis in North 24 Parganas
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13-03-2026, 20:19
LPG Shortage Halts City Autos: Long Queues, Rising Fares Spark Commuter Crisis in North 24 Parganas
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Auto services disrupted across North 24 Parganas due to LPG supply shortage and price hikes, impacting daily commuters.
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Drivers face long queues at gas pumps for fuel, leading to service interruptions in areas like Baranagar, Barrackpore, Barasat, and Madhyamgram.
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Approximately 30,000 autos in the district rely on only about twenty refueling counters, causing severe supply issues.
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INTUC leader Tapas Dasgupta announced a Sunday meeting to discuss the crisis and address allegations of extra fares.
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Passengers report being charged higher fares as drivers buy gas at increased prices to cover costs, despite no official fare hike.
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