Supply of diesel in southern states, which was interrupted in several states in the recent days, would become normal as the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has resumed operations, according to a government announcement. In the last few days, diesel shortage was reported in fuel stations in South, according to an announcement from the IOC.
Is due to the shutdown of MRPL, Mangalore, starting as a partial shut down from April 12, 2012.
“The closure of MRPL was due to certain restrictions placed on them by local administration on withdrawal of water from local sources. This issue has since been sorted out and MRPL has been allowed to draw water. The Refinery has since started operations and product is expected to flow from 1st May 2012 onwards,” said the announcement.