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DMK leader M.K. Stalin expressed grave concern on June 20, 2018, as the indefinite strike called by lorry owners entered its third consecutive day. Stalin highlighted that the work stoppage was triggered by relentless hikes in petrol and diesel prices alongside excessive commercial levies. He warned that the prolonged suspension of road freight would soon cause severe shortages of essential commodities, driving retail prices skyward and paralyzing normal civic life across Tamil Nadu.

Thousands of freight vehicles remained parked across the state, halting the transportation of vegetables, dairy products, grains, and manufacturing raw materials. Stalin pointed out that dynamic daily fuel pricing implemented by the Union government had created severe instability for transport operators, who could not absorb sudden operational cost increases. The cascading impact threatened retail inflation, inflicting acute financial strain on working-class families and small retail merchants who were already struggling under broader economic distress.

Stalin emphasized that uninterrupted logistics are essential for economic survival and public convenience. He urged government authorities to intervene promptly before market shortages triggered widespread public panic. Stalin reaffirmed that the DMK stands with working people and transport operators, demanding rational fuel tax structures that curb speculative price escalation.