West Asia conflict: Diesel shortage hits chromite mining in Sukinda Valley, impacts around 10,000 workers
TNN / May 15, 2026, 23:36 (IST)
A diesel shortage, exacerbated by West Asia tensions, has significantly impacted chromite mining in Sukinda Valley, India's primary source of the mineral. Operations have scaled down, affecting thousands of workers and threatening smaller mines with closure due to dwindling fuel stocks. Daily diesel needs are currently unmet, directly reducing output.