Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

What Happened

Mumbai's Sassoon Dock, historically a major trading hub since 1875, now stands quiet as fishing operations cease due to soaring diesel prices exceeding $1.20 per litre. Boat owner Shekhar Chogle and other fishers face impossible choices between remaining ashore or risking financial losses at sea. The fuel crisis affects fishing communities throughout India and Asia, threatening livelihoods and coastal economies. A ceasefire agreement between Iran, US, and Israel offers potential relief, though normalisation will take time.

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