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Middle East War Fuels Basirhat's TOTO Boom: LPG Auto-Rickshaws Struggle Amid Price Hike

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News18•12-03-2026, 08:35

Middle East War Fuels Basirhat's TOTO Boom: LPG Auto-Rickshaws Struggle Amid Price Hike

•Middle East war impacts fuel market, causing LPG/CNG supply decrease and price surge.
•LPG auto-rickshaw numbers drop significantly in Basirhat, including Harowa Road Station area.
•LPG price jumped from 70-80 rupees to 110-120 rupees per liter, increasing driver expenses.
•TOTO and diesel auto-rickshaws see increased demand and business as alternatives for passengers.
•LPG auto-rickshaw drivers consider fare hikes but fear losing passengers due to increased costs.

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