Hyderabad, April 1 -- A strike called by autorickshaw drivers due to the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage at an Indian Oil petrol pump near Sagar Highway in LB Nagar brought traffic to a standstill on Wednesday, April 1.

Police quickly intervened and cleared out the traffic in 15 minutes, LB Nagar Traffic Police told Siasat.com.

Even though the situation did not escalate this time, autorickshaw drivers have been struggling due to the fuel crunch triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran since mid-March, with the long queues resulting in lost time and reduced earnings.

On March 20, Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) alleged that filling stations across the country are deliberately restricting the supply of compressed n...