Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Fuel crisis in Manipur after bomb attack
In Manipur, India, some bad people threw a bomb at a fuel station on January 8, 2026.
No one got hurt, but the fuel station owners were scared.
They decided to close all fuel stations in the area starting January 10, 2026, because they felt the government wasn't doing enough to keep them safe.
After the shutdown, people started selling fuel illegally on the streets for very high prices, like Rs 200 per litre.
This made life difficult for many people in the city, and they are asking the government to do something about it.
A bomb was thrown at Elidas Fuel Station in Manipur's Bishnupur district on January 8, 2026, causing no injuries but damaging property.
The Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity shut down all petrol pumps indefinitely from January 10, 2026, citing security threats.
Dealers demanded enhanced security, government accountability, and compensation for damages before reopening.
Black market fuel sales surged in Imphal, with prices reaching up to Rs 200 per litre.
The shutdown has disrupted daily life, with public anger growing over illegal fuel sales and lack of government action.
- Who
- Unidentified miscreants on a two-wheeler, Manipur Petroleum Dealers Fraternity, black marketers
- What
- Bomb attack on a fuel station, indefinite shutdown of petrol pumps, black market fuel sales
- When
- Bomb attack on January 8, 2026; shutdown begins January 10, 2026
- Where
- Moirang Kumbi Road, Bishnupur district, Manipur; Imphal (black market sales)
- Why
- Security threats to petrol pump owners and staff, unchecked black marketing, lack of government action
- Location
- Moirang Kumbi Road, Bishnupur district, Manipur
- Date
- January 8, 2026 (Bomb attack), January 10, 2026 (Shutdown begins)
- Casualties
- None
- Damage
- Damage to Elidas Fuel Station property
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, no arrests made so far
- Black Market Prices
- Rs 120–200 per litre
- Dealers' Demands
- Enhanced security, government accountability, compensation for damage
Sources
Bomb hurled near fuel station in Manipur’s Bishnupur dist; no casualties or damage
Blast at Bishnupur fuel station triggers petrol pump shutdown in Manipur Valley
Manipur fuel shutdown sparks crisis, petrol sold at Rs 200/litre in Imphal
Petrol pumps in Manipur valley shuts down indefinitely over bomb attack
