Petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan(گلگت بلتستان میں پیٹرول کی قلت شدت اختیار کر گئی)

In Gilgit Baltistan there is a shortage  of petrol and diesel due to  flood miseries as the shortage of petroleum products intensifies from the last three days Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a severe petrol shortage after recent floods cutting off the main supply route. Some fuel stations are selling petrol at very high prices, much higher than the official rate due to petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan.

Petrol Shortage 

Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a severe petrol shortage after recent floods cutting off the main supply route. Long queues can be seen outside petrol pumps, with drivers waiting for hours or even days to get fuel because of   limited supply of petrol in Gilgit Baltistan. Some fuel stations are selling petrol at very high prices, much higher than the official rate. This shortage has not only made difficulties for drivers and transporters but has also increased travel costs for ordinary citizens, adding to their daily struggles.

Petrol Rate Today

Diesel Shortage 

The road of Gilgit Baltistan is deserted due to the result of the crisis and the cars, bikes and other vehicles were waiting outside the petrol pumps in long queues waiting for their turn to fill their vehicles tanks  that at times come after days. The taxi drivers have been waiting in the line to full their taxi tank with diesel but don’t know how long will be in the line for diesel the driver said about fuel prices that no body know about why diesel was not being issued to the consumers that vehicles despite the fact of pumps possessed reserves official said that the local government issues a limited quantity of diesel to the filling stations.

Diesel Rate Today

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Petrol and Diesel Black marketing in Gilgit Baltistan

Due to flood and crisis in Gilgit Baltistan increase  black marketing up their rates of petrol and diesel and the thrived with diesel and petrol consumers are shocked that how some petrol pumps arrange petrol and diesel despite the crisis that was triggered by the blockage of road due to flood It is claimed by the people that diesel is available in the black market, but pump owners said and claim that they have no petrol and diesel to store . It is claimed by the people that due to flood and shortage of fuel the pump owners and black marketers have secret deals and they sell it to the black market in large quantities and ultimately sell this fuel at high prices ,as profit is shared .

On the other hand petrol pump owners deny these allegations that  the shortage of petrol and diesel continues because they are not receiving extra supplies from the government. Pump owners also explain that they cannot sell fuel freely as the administration has placed strict checks.  Nobody knows when the shortage will end, and the people of Gilgit-Baltistan continue to suffer from this ongoing crisis.

Impacts of Petrol Shortage in Gilgit Baltistan

Impact on Transport Services

Taxi Drivers, buses and private vehicles drivers have to wait in Long line for hours to get fuel which is wasting of  time due to petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan Public transport has reduced its operations due to shortage of petrol in Gilgit Baltistan Fewer buses and taxis are available for transport , and due to crisis of fuel  fares have gone up due to high fuel costs which impact on the consumers and drivers.

Impact on Business 

  Markets and shops face a delay in receiving goods like food and daily essentials  because trucks and supply vehicles cannot move without fuel and there is a petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan which impacts on business .

 Transport Charges increase 

Due to petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan  the Goods transportation has become expensive which is directly impacting on increasing the prices of food items and other necessities.

Conclusion 

Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a severe petrol shortage after recent floods cutting off the main supply route. The road of Gilgit Baltistan is deserted due to the result of the crisis and the cars, bikes and other vehicles were waiting outside the petrol pumps in long queues waiting for their turn. Due to petrol shortage in Gilgit Baltistan the Goods transportation has become expensive.

FAQ’s

What is the effect of fuel shortage ?

Transportation systems depend on a steady fuel supply. It will affect  long queues at fuel stations and it will increase commuting costs.

How does fuel shortage impact on business?

Markets face a delay in receiving goods like food and daily essentials because trucks and supply vehicles cannot move without fuel and there is a shortage of fuel.