IMPHAL,Dec 15 - Manipur is likely to face shortage of fuel due to ongoing agitation against the Citizenship Act in Assam. According to a report, normal supply of petroleum products from outside the state has been affected due to ongoing law-order-situation in Assam.
Meanwhile, Manipur�s Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam Singh said that rationing of petroleum products for the two-wheelers and four-wheelers will be carried out at the fuel outlets.
Stating that the government has made necessary preparations to distribute fuels through the retail outlets , he appealed to the retail outlets to refrain from indulging in unethical practices.
An order has been issued regarding rationing of petrol and diesel. The Joint Secretary Ranjan Yumnam said, �Petrol, oil and lubricants (POL) will be rationalized� until the normal situation is restored.
