Long queues were reported outside petrol pumps across Odisha amid rumours of a fuel shortage, triggering panic buying in several cities. The rush intensified after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre.
According to a report by The Times of India, massive queues were seen at fuel stations in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and other parts of the state, with people waiting for hours in scorching heat. In some areas, queues reportedly began forming from Thursday midnight itself.
