10 Mar 2024 | 05:09 AM UTC
India: Fuel station operators launch 48-hour strike across Rajasthan March 10-12
Fuel station operators launch 48-hour strike across Rajasthan from 06:00 March 10 to 06:00 March 12. Transport disruptions likely.
Fuel station operators affiliated with the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association (RPDA) have launched a strike across Rajasthan starting at 06:00 March 10. The action is to protest expensive fuel prices due to high value-added tax (VAT) rates. Operators plan to stage a related demonstration in Jaipur March 11. Protesters will gather at Statue Circle beginning at around 11:00 before marching to the state secretariat; several hundred people may participate in the demonstration. The strike will continue through at least 06:00 March 12.
Associated fuel shortages are possible and may affect business operations, public and private transport services, and ground shipping. Additional strike-related demonstrations may occur; potential protest sites include fuel depots and stations, public squares, and thoroughfares. Such gatherings will probably draw dozens of participants in major urban centers. Localized transport disruptions are probable if demonstrators march along or block roadways. Increased traffic congestion will also likely occur near fuel stations that are operational.
Confirm all transport and business reservations during the labor action. Arrange for alternative fuel supplies and transport if necessary. Plan for long queues at fuel stations in urban areas. Monitor local media for updates on protest sites, as organizers may not announce details in advance. Avoid any demonstrations that materialize as a precaution. Heed all official security and transport advisories.
