No fuel shortage in state: Minister
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, May 20: There is no shortage of petrol and diesel in Meghalaya at present, and the recent hike in fuel prices was a decision taken by the Centre and not by the state government, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Methodius Dkhar clarified on Wednesday.
Following two price hikes within a span of five days, petrol price in Shillong has gone up to Rs 99.63 per litre while diesel is priced at Rs 90.94.
Speaking to media persons on the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and essential commodities in view of the ongoing US-Iran war, the minister urged the public not to panic, while advising people to remain cautious about the global situation.
āDo not panic, but be cautious,ā Dkhar said, adding that war affects not only petroleum products but also several other commodities linked to transportation and supply chains.
(Contd on P-7)