Rumours of Fuel Shortage and Price Hike Cause Panic Buying in Uttar Pradesh

Rumours of fuel shortages and price hikes due to the West Asia conflict sparked panic buying and long queues at petrol pumps in parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Pilibhit, and Sitapur. Local authorities and fuel traders dismissed these claims as baseless, assuring that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies were adequate and stable. Officials urged residents to avoid panic and warned against hoarding, emphasizing that no price increases had been announced and supplies remained normal.