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Private tanker rates soar to Rs 4,000 amid water cuts, say Thane residents
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· October 30, 2026
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Tanker lobby cashes in on scarcity as residents bear the brunt of charges going up to ₹4,000 per tanker during prolonged water cuts and subsequent low-pressure days; activists seek price cap and delivery guarantee
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