Nationwide Truck Driver's Strike Announced; Reduced Goods Supply Likely
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
06/18/2018 (India) - According to local media reports on Monday, 18 June, a number of major haulage companies and truck operators have launched an indefinite nationwide strike against an increase in diesel prices and third party insurance premiums. The president of the All India Confederation of Goods Vehicle Owners' Associations has claimed that 60 percent of the country's goods vehicles will cease to operate during the strike. Although the accuracy of this figure is questionable, the strike is likely to cause a temporary reduction in the availability of perishable goods due to supply chain disruption.
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