Fuel supply to Air India stopped at 6 airports (Lead)

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing firms on Thursday evening stopped fuel supply to national carrier Air India over non-payment of dues at six airports. The OMCs led by the IndianOil has stopped jet fuel supply at six airports — Ranchi, Mohali, Patna, Vizag, Pune and Cochin.

According to an airline official, discussions are underway to resolve the matter with OMCs and that Air India has already paid Rs 60 crore as lump sum.

–IANS
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