Fuel Shortage

Sri Lanka Faces Fuel Shortage, PM Modi Says India Sending Additional Supply

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 9, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India is sending additional fuel supply to Sri Lanka, which is facing a shortage of petroleum.

Many Leave Cars At Home As Fuel Shortage Grips Sri Lanka

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 6, 2017

A Sri Lankan minister was forced Monday to apologise for a fuel shortage that has seen long queues form at gas stations and forced many commuters to leave their cars at home.

New Zealand Military Called In After Pipeline Leak Hits Air Travel

World News | Reuters | Monday September 18, 2017

New Zealand called in its defence force on Monday to help move fuel around the country after a burst oil pipeline triggered a jet fuel shortage, causing dozens of flight cancellations and disrupting the plans of thousands of airline passengers.

Tripura Asks Railways To Send Fuel By Train

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 2, 2016

In view of severe fuel crisis in Tripura due to disruption of vehicular movement on damaged NH-8, state government has demanded dispatch of fuel by rail as it has come to the broad gauge map of the country following flagging off a train between Agartala and Delhi on Sunday.

No Shortage of Fuel in Chennai, Suburbs, Says Indian Oil Corporation

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 5, 2015

There is no shortage of fuel in Chennai or its suburbs, where petrol pumps were closed for safety following floods, nation's largest oil marketing firm IOC has said.

No Compromise on Sovereignty For Fuel: Nepal Deputy Prime Minister

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2015

Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister today said the government would maintain national "dignity and sovereignty" even as the country faces an acute fuel shortage amid the continuing political crisis following the promulgation of the new Constitution.

Nepal to Import Fuel From Bangladesh to Keep Planes Flying

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 7, 2015

Nepal has struck a deal with a private supplier to fly in fuel from Bangladesh to ease crippling shortages that have sparked fears of domestic flights being grounded, its state oil trading company said Saturday.

Fuel Shortages May Ground Nepal's Airlines: Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 7, 2015

Fuel shortages may force Nepal's private airlines to stop operating domestic flights from next week onwards, an official said Friday, as protesters block a key checkpoint bordering India.

Nepal Signs Deal With China for Supplies as Fuel Crisis Deepens

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 28, 2015

Nepal signed a deal with China today to import petroleum products, its embassy in Beijing said, as the Himalayan nation tries to boost supplies to deal with a deepening fuel crisis.

Fuel-strapped Nepal Sends Team to China to Ease Supply

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 26, 2015

Nepali officials left for China today to negotiate a fuel deal and ease crippling shortages after protests over a new constitution blocked imports from its sole supplier India, a minister said.

China to Supply 1,000 Tonnes Fuel to Nepal Amid Trade Hold-Up with India

India News | Agencies | Saturday October 24, 2015

While India and Nepal are facing strained ties over trade due to protests from the Madhesi community, China may supply a 1,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Nepal.

Jimmy Carter's Nepal Trip Scrapped Over Fuel Shortage

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 9, 2015

Fuel shortages in Nepal have forced former US president Jimmy Carter, who is battling brain cancer, to cancel his visit to the country next month, Habitat for Humanity International said.

Nepal Gets Respite as Cargo Trucks Enter From India

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 4, 2015

Over 100 trucks carrying essential goods and petroleum products today entered Nepal from India bringing some respite to the country grappling with shortage of fuel and other commodities due to the blockade of key trade points with India by protesters opposing new Constitution.

Vehicle Curbs Imposed in Nepal After Fuel Shortage Due to Blockade

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 27, 2015

An odd-even license plate system for plying of vehicles on alternated days has been enforced in Nepal today to reduce the impact of fuel shortage. The government has also asked international airlines to refuel planes abroad after the blockade of a key trade checkpoint with India by protesters who are opposing the country's new Constitution.

Nepal Imposes Vehicle Curbs Due to Fuel Shortage Fears

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 27, 2015

Nepal on Sunday imposed nationwide restrictions on vehicle use due to growing fears of a fuel shortage after protesters seeking changes to a new constitution blocked a major border trade route.