IOC’s LPG carriers’ strike on for 4th day; 6 lakh customers hit in NE states
Guwahati: With the strike by LPG cylinder transporters continuing for the fourth day, PSU major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Sunday said that nearly six lakh customers across the Northeastern region have been affected due to non-delivery of cooking gas. The North East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA), the members of which transport cylinders from bottling plants to dealers, have launched an indefinite strike on August 27 protesting against several provisions of the latest contract renewal tender floated by IOC, which include lowering of existing rates.
The company claimed that the NEPLTA is adamant on its demand and the first round of talks has failed, while the agitators alleged that the PSU has not taken any initiative to address their issues.
“Every day, nearly 1.5 lakh customers are affected by the strike and as the strike enters the 4th day today, nearly six lakh customers have been deprived of an LPG cylinder,” IOC said in a statement.
