Irregular supply affects fuel stations

KOCHI: Some fuel stations in Kochi are having a tough time due to limited supply after the recent two-day strike by tanker lorries. Fuel station owners said many prominent fuel companies failed to extend the timing for supply after the strike, causing some to either shut down or limit their services.

They also alleged that some of the private petroleum companies were creating an artificial shortage of fuel in the market, expecting a further increase in the rates.