The supply and stock of essential commodities and fuel in Tripura have returned to satisfactory levels, announced Food Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday. The disruptions, which began on April 26 due to a landslip at Jatinga in Assam, had temporarily affected rail services, leading to a scarcity of essential goods in the state.
To manage the situation, the state implemented a rationing system for fuel distribution starting May 1. During this period, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) facilitated the transportation of petrol, diesel, and other essential items by road to Tripura. However, the rail track has since been restored, allowing the supply chain to normalize and the rationing system to be lifted.
Minister Chowdhury assured that the state now has a sufficient stock of fuel, with 1,700 kilolitres of petrol and 2,726 kilolitres of diesel currently available at petrol pumps and the IOCL depot in Dharmanagar. The state’s average daily demand is 275 kilolitres of petrol and 365 kilolitres of diesel.
In addition to restoring supply lines, the government has taken action against those attempting to create an artificial shortage. Special Task Forces conducted 290 raids at the sub-divisional level, collecting fines totalling Rs. 4 lakhs from dishonest traders.
Accompanied by Secretary to Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Anindya Bhattacharjee, Director Nirmal Adhikary, and Additional Director Animesh Debbarma, Chowdhury assured the public that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) continues to supply essential commodities to the state without interruption.
