Region moving towards fuel, gas crisis: Dr Farooq

Srinagar, May 12: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the region was moving towards a fuel and gas crisis, saying it could push the economy into “distress and uncertainty.”

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dr Farooq said global tensions and ongoing geopolitical conflicts could further worsen the situation.

“We are going towards a crisis, a fuel crisis, a gas crisis and heading towards destruction,” he said, adding that if the situation persists, it is difficult to predict the consequences for the economy. ” He also said there was a need to find a way out, warning that continued uncertainty could have severe implications. —(KNO)