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Rising Diesel Prices Cripple Mumbai's Fishing Industry

4/8/2026

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Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, established in 1875, has shifted from a trading hub to a quiet fishing center as boats stay docked amid diesel costs above $1.20 per litre.
Boat owner Shekhar Chogle reports significant income loss as fishing becomes nearly impossible.
The crisis affects fishing communities across India and Asia.
A two-week ceasefire among Iran, the U.S., and Israel offers limited relief as fuel normalization will take time.

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Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, established in 1875, has shifted from a trading hub to a quiet fishing center as boats stay docked amid diesel costs above $1.20 per litre.
Boat owner Shekhar Chogle reports significant income loss as fishing becomes nearly impossible.
The crisis affects fishing communities across India and Asia.
A two-week ceasefire among Iran, the U.S., and Israel offers limited relief as fuel normalization will take time.