Strike by lorry drivers at BPCL depot in Salem withdrawn
Tanker lorry drivers at a BPCL depot in Salem, India, held a six-hour strike to demand better basic amenities. The protest ended after officials promised to address their concerns, restoring fuel supply to five districts.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the critical role of logistics workers in maintaining essential fuel supply chains and the ongoing labor challenges in the Indian energy sector.
Tanker lorry drivers in Salem staged a strike at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Saturday (October 3, 2026), demanding basic amenities. The strike was withdrawn after six hours.
The BPCL depot is functioning at Naranappanchavadi near Sankari and fuels are supplied to BPCL petrol bunks in the Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal and Erode districts through more than 120 tanker lorries.
Meanwhile, at 6 a.m. on Saturday, the tanker lorry drivers, led by lorry drivers and cleaners association president K. Devarajan, halted their vehicles and began their strike demanding basic amenities. The BPCL officials held talks with protesters and gave assurance to fulfil their demands.
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