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The petroleum and natural gas ministry announced relaxation in fuel supply restrictions for fishing trawlers, resolving uncertainty over diesel availability.
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Kolkata, Diamond Harbour, Kakdwip, Fraserganj, Digha, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore
Who
Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, Satinath Patra (Sunderbans Samudrik Matsyajibi Shramik Union), Bijon Maity (Kakdwip Fishermen Association), fishermen
What
The petroleum and natural gas ministry announced relaxation in fuel supply restrictions for fishing trawlers, resolving uncertainty over diesel availability.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:41:00 GMT · 4h 6m ago
Where
Kolkata, Diamond Harbour, Kakdwip, Fraserganj, Digha, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore ·
Why
Uncertainty over fuel availability for deep-sea fishing trawlers caused concern among fishermen and industry representatives.
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How this affects you
The lifting of fuel restrictions is expected to increase the variety and supply of sea fish in Kolkata markets next week. This decision averts potential job losses for 60,000-70,000 direct fishing workers and many more indirect dependents, preventing their potential migration.
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