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Petrol Pumps Across Assam Shut as Dealers Stage Protest
✍️ Pratidin Time
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:19 PM
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All petrol stations in Assam were closed today after dealers launched a protest, halting fuel sales across the state.
Petrol stations throughout Assam were forced to cease operations today after dealers organized a protest that spread across the state. The coordinated shutdown affected both urban and rural outlets, leaving motorists unable to purchase fuel at regular pumps.
The abrupt closure has raised concerns about potential fuel shortages, especially for commuters and commercial transport that rely on daily refuelling. Local authorities have been monitoring the situation and are in contact with dealer representatives to assess the impact and explore possible resolutions.
Officials have not disclosed the specific grievances driving the dealers' protest, and the duration of the shutdown remains uncertain. The state government has urged calm and indicated that it will intervene if the disruption threatens public order or essential services.
The abrupt closure has raised concerns about potential fuel shortages, especially for commuters and commercial transport that rely on daily refuelling. Local authorities have been monitoring the situation and are in contact with dealer representatives to assess the impact and explore possible resolutions.
Officials have not disclosed the specific grievances driving the dealers' protest, and the duration of the shutdown remains uncertain. The state government has urged calm and indicated that it will intervene if the disruption threatens public order or essential services.