The economic blockade has been lifted on National Highways 39, 53 and 150. This came after Home Minister P Chidambaram assured the UNC that the Manipur government will not take any unilateral decision on carving out a new district without consulting the Nagas. Prices of fuel and essential commodities had hit the roof due to the blockade with petrol going for over Rs 200 per litre and a gas cylinder costing over Rs 2000. However, it remains to be seen if the other group asking for a new district, the Kukis, agree to the new settlement.