Diesel crunch idles 20% of India's truck fleet, freight rates jump 10-15% on key corridors

Four fuel hikes in 11 days (Rs 7.5-8/litre) and diesel shortages have parked 1.9M of India's 9.5M trucks. With diesel at 40-45% of operating costs, West-North freight rates are up 10-15%, threatening retail margins and food inflation as the disruption hits supply chains immediately.

Diesel hikes and shortages park 1.9M Indian trucks, lifting West-North freight rates 10-15% and threatening retail margins and food inflation.

ET Small Business · 5/26/2026, 12:13:26 AM · Ask about this →

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