New Load Rules to Increase Prices of Essentials, Transporters and Manufacturers Trade Blame
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New axle load rules likely to increase transportation costs significantly, leading to higher prices for essential items like cement, wheat, edible oils, chicken, steel, etc.
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Trucking industry claims 40-60% drop in capacity per truck will double freight charges
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Manufacturers warn of Rs30-50 per bag hike in cement prices, Rs3/kg rise in wheat, Rs12-14/kg in edible oils, Rs8-10/kg in chicken prices
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Fertilizer industry wants phased implementation over 5 years to avoid supply chain disruptions
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Goods transporters blame manufacturers for overload trucks, say load rules unrelated to price hikes