{"id":1309967,"date":"2026-05-28T08:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309967"},"modified":"2026-05-28T08:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:28:40","slug":"17-lakh-trucks-go-off-road-fmcg-price-can-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/17-lakh-trucks-go-off-road-fmcg-price-can-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Lakh Trucks Go Off-Road; FMCG Price Can Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India could soon witness a fresh wave of inflation in food and essential commodities as rising diesel prices and increasing freight charges have severely disrupted the country\u2019s transport sector. Reports suggest that more than 17 lakh trucks have gone off the roads, creating major supply chain concerns across several states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-1-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-1-10-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-1-10-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-1-10-1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diesel Price Hike Hits Transport Industry Hard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crisis comes amid a sharp rise in petrol and <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/transportation\/truck-operators-reel-as-diesel-crunch-pushes-freight-rates-higher\/articleshow\/131316688.cms?from=mdr\">diesel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions<\/a> in West Asia and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Over the past few days, fuel prices have increased multiple times, significantly increasing operational costs for truck operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport associations claim that diesel alone contributes nearly 65% of a truck\u2019s operating expenses. With diesel becoming costlier and shortages being reported in some regions, many transporters have reduced operations or temporarily parked vehicles to avoid losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry bodies have also introduced fuel-linked freight surcharges, meaning logistics costs will automatically increase whenever diesel prices rise further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supply Chain Disruptions Across India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The trucking slowdown is already impacting the movement of vegetables, groceries, medicines, FMCG products, construction materials, and e-commerce deliveries. Since road transport handles the majority of India\u2019s goods movement, disruptions in trucking operations can quickly affect retail prices nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several regions, especially Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of central India, have also witnessed truckers\u2019 protests and transport strikes over rising fuel prices and additional charges imposed on commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports indicate that freight rates could rise by up to 20% if fuel prices continue to remain elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Consumers May Soon Feel The Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts warn that transportation cost inflation usually reaches consumers through higher grocery and retail prices. Products dependent on long-distance transportation, including fruits, vegetables, milk products, packaged foods, medicines, and online deliveries, could become more expensive in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some regions, the impact has already started becoming visible. Reports from Andhra Pradesh suggest vegetable prices have increased significantly due to transportation bottlenecks and diesel shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers globally have also observed a strong link between rising diesel prices, truck shortages, and food inflation, especially when supply chains are already under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry Demands Government Intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport associations are urging the government to intervene quickly by stabilizing diesel prices, ensuring fuel availability, and reducing operational burdens on the trucking sector. Industry representatives warn that prolonged disruption could worsen inflation and hurt both businesses and consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trucking industry remains critical to India\u2019s economy, handling nearly 70% of domestic freight movement. Any prolonged slowdown could therefore create ripple effects across manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and e-commerce sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India could soon witness a fresh wave of inflation in food and essential commodities as rising diesel prices and increasing freight charges have severely disrupted the country\u2019s transport sector. Reports suggest that more than 17 lakh trucks have gone off the roads, creating major supply chain concerns across several states. 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