Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Oil Tanker operators association has warned to stop transportation of petrol and diesel if they were not allowed to park their tankers on depot premises in Bhauri Bakania in the city.
MP Tanker Works Association has also written to the depot management and collector stating that if the parking lot is not made available for their tankers by May 29, they as mark of protest would stop transportation of fuel from the very next day i.e. May 30.
Association president Abdul Rahman said that around 400 tankers ply everyday carrying fuel. “Bhori Bakania depot supplies petrol and diesel to many districts including Bhopal city, Vidisha, Sagar, Raisen, Narmadapuram, Betul, Chhindwara, " he added.
Earlier the tankers were parked inside the depot but for the last four months the authorities are not permitting the same. Currently all the tankers of petrol, diesel and ethanol are lined up on the roadsides but this is not safe as there is always an apprehension of any mishap, said Rahman.
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