Fuel supply to Air India stopped at 6 airports

The OMCs led by the IndianOil has stopped jet fuel supply at six airports -- Ranchi, Mohali, Patna, Vizag, Pune and Cochin.

New Delhi: 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.

"Fuel supply by OMCs to Air India have been stopped on Thursday evening due to non payment of dues. However, we are in touch with the airline and are hopeful of a resolution," a senior IndianOil official told IANS.

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

"We are in discussion with the OMCs to resolve the issue. Additionally, we have also paid Rs 60 crore for past supplies and made today's payments as well," a senior Air India official said.

"Flights have been loaded with return sector fuel to ensure that operation will not get impacted."