Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Trade Union (SDTU) has expressed concern over the shortage of LPG at fuel stations in various parts of the district, including the city, causing severe hardship to autorickshaw drivers and the working class. The SDTU members have urged the govt to take note of the issue and initiate corrective measures.SDTU Mangaluru city district president Rahiman Boliyar told reporters on Tuesday, that the shortage of LPG and rising prices have affected autorickshaw drivers as well as the working class. Some gas stations have arbitrarily hiked prices and are exploiting drivers despite the absence of any official circular. Domestic and commercial LPG cylinders are also being sold at inflated rates, he alleged.The SDTU leader urged the govt to respond to crude oil supply disruptions, stemming from the West Asia crisis, by reducing taxes and guaranteeing an adequate supply of gas cylinders. Additionally, he demanded that the govt implement social responsibility relief measures to mitigate the impact of rising gas prices on autorickshaw drivers.
