Suhail Khan
Srinagar, July 12 : The Kashmir Valley is grappling with a severe petroleum crisis, leaving its residents in a state of distress. The shortage of fuel has triggered widespread inconvenience and hardship, with people struggling to commute and meet their daily transportation needs.
Reports reaching Kashmir Despatch said due to the ongoing petrol crisis, long queues have become a common sight at petrol stations, exacerbating the already tense situation at different locations in Kashmir.
Reports said that since Wednesday afternoon, Public transportation services have also been severely affected, impeding the movement of commuters and causing delays in daily routines.
One of the petrol pump owners in north Kashmir’s Sopore told this reporter that there has been a non-availability of stock since morning; however, we are expecting the supply at the earliest.
He said it was due to the highway closure that the supply was affected.
Meanwhile, Authorities have been working tirelessly to address the crisis since Tuesday evening.
One of the civil officers told Kashmir Despatch over the phone that steps are being taken to streamline the distribution and supply of petrol, ensuring equitable access for all residents.
He said traffic service on the national highway has already been restored, and this evening we are expecting a change in crisis.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, while quoted by news agency KNO, said that there was no need to panic; we have an adequate supply of essential commodities here.
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said on Tuesday that the Srinagar-Jammu national highway has been completed after five days.
He said stranded vehicles ferrying 5,500 pilgrims were allowed to proceed towards Srinagar.
