'Meghna trying to create artificial fuel crisis'
Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi
Some dealers have alleged that Meghna Petroleum Co. kept diesel supply to Rajshahi region suspended for last two weeks, forcing them to have supplies from Baghabari.They sought authority's intervention immediately, alleging that Meghna stopped supplies "intentionally to create an artificial crisis". "We are counting huge losses by collecting diesel from Baghabari depot in Shirajganj ", said Abdus Salam, a dealer. The dealers are paying the loss only to maintain 'good dealings' with their permanent consumers, he added. Sources said that more than 20 petrol pumps in Rajshahi, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj and Natore used to collect diesel from two depots of Meghna Petroleum at Harian and Natore. The district marketing officer of Meghna could not be contacted after repeated attempts. Some sources said that he was not available in Rajshahi for last several days. When contacted, Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner told some reporters that he was not aware of the situation. "I will look into the matter", he said.
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