Aizawl, July 2 -- Mizoram is facing a severe shortage of petrol and diesel due to a blockade on National Highway-6/306, the state's primary supply route from Assam.

The blockade, enforced by truckers under the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), Kolasib headquarters, entered its sixth day on Tuesday.

The truckers have been repairing the damaged Sairang-Kawnpui section of the highway, which was severely affected by monsoon rains. Since June 26, they have restricted vehicular movement on the stretch, disrupting the transport of essential commodities.

Most fuel stations in Aizawl have run out of stock. A few are distributing fuel through government-issued coupons. NH-306, part of which is also known as NH-6, is the main route for transporti...