India, Dec. 13 -- faced artificial petrol scarcity on Saturday due to a one-day strike by the Manipur petroleum dealers fraternity, protesting bomb threats. The strike led to pump closures and black market sales at exorbitant prices.

Petrol pump owners in Manipur closed their stations on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after receiving bomb threats and illegal donation demands from insurgents and anti-social elements.

The closure followed the discovery of a hand grenade inside the restroom of Ibudhou Pakhangba Filling Station at Keikol, Koirengei Road, in Imphal East district on December 6, 2025. The explosive was found concealed along with a letter threatening dire consequences if unspecified demands were not met.

During the temporary str...