Fuel shortage rumours trigger panic buying in Uttar Pradesh

07 March,2026 01:20 PM IST |  Lucknow  |  Agencies

Rumours of a shortage of petrol, diesel and LPG amid the ongoing West Asia conflict triggered panic in parts of Uttar Pradesh. Long queues were seen at fuel stations in Nighasan, Pallia and Bhira as residents rushed to refill vehicles and buy cooking gas

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Rumours about a shortage of petroleum products and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) due to the ongoing West Asia conflict triggered panic among locals in several areas of Uttar Pradesh. Queues were witnessed across the Nighasan, Pallia and, Bhira areas.

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