Transport body seeks urgent action in parts of Gujarat allegedly hit by diesel shortage

The Akhil Gujarat Truck Transport Association (AGTTA) has written to Gujarat Home and Transport Minister Harsh Sanghavi raising concerns over the reported shortage of petroleum products, particularly diesel, in parts of Kutch, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat.

In the letter, association president Vasand Ahir stated that several pumps, especially in remote villages, are either facing severe shortage or have remained shut due to inadequate supply of diesel.

The association warned that the situation is creating major disruptions in transportation of goods and affecting trade, industry and commerce across the state.

The association, which claims to represent nearly 12 lakh small and large commercial vehicle owners through district-level transport organisations and major transporters across Gujarat, said transportation activities linked to ports and cargo movement have also been severely impacted.

AGTTA urged the state government to ensure adequate supply of petroleum products in the affected regions to restore smooth transportation and avoid further disruption in logistics and business operations.

The letter further highlighted that the transport sector is already facing an economic slowdown and many operators are single-vehicle owners whose livelihoods depend entirely on daily transport activity.

The association stated that even one day of halted vehicle operations could lead to serious financial losses for thousands of transport workers and operators across the state.