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Saturday, November 02, 2024  
29 Rabi Al-Akhar 1446  

Punjab: CNG stations closed for three days

All the CNG filling stations in Lahore,Gujranwala,Multan and Sahiwal regions closed on Monday to observe weekly three-day closure to comply with gas shortage management plan.
Commuters continued to face problems due to shortage of transport in the city as well as at inter-city routes.
Wagon drivers overcharged the commuters in the name of closure of CNG stations.On the other hand commuters were of the view that transporters were already charging excess amounts as they were using CNG.
Wagon drivers and commuters were seen arguing over fare in different parts of the city as wagon conductors were charging 5 to 10 rupees excess fare in the name of closure of CNG.
Lesser number of buses were in service and large crowds of people were seen at bus stops.