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Normalcy returned to petrol pumps in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Sunday after four days of chaotic rush, with crowds reportedly less than routine. Panic buying on Friday and Saturday led to a 50% surge in demand, which has now reduced by 60% as consumers await their bulk purchases to deplete.

Monday brought a sigh of relief to Bokaro residents as the lengthy lines at petrol pumps disappeared. The shift followed a strong message from the district administration, which stepped in to tackle the chaos caused by rampant misinformation on social media.

The ongoing fuel crisis in Ranchi is raising concerns among census enumerators tasked with the house-listing process for Census 2027. Many enumerators fear the shortage will hinder their ability to visit households, as petrol pumps face stockouts and implement rationing. The district administration is monitoring the situation, while the Jharkhand Petroleum Dealers’ Association urges an end to panic buying.

Odisha government assures no fuel crisis despite reports of temporary shortages at a few petrol pumps. Officials attribute the issue to operational snags and panic buying, with sales surging by 50% in three days. District-level groups are monitoring supply to ensure uninterrupted availability.

Jamshedpur's fuel situation has taken a turn for the worse, plunging the city into chaos with extensive queues and a wave of panic buying. Close to 40% of petrol outlets have exhausted their supplies, forcing the remaining stations to ration their fuel.

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Panic buying gripped Jamshedpur and Ranchi as social media rumors of fuel shortages and price hikes led to long queues at petrol pumps for days. Authorities have reassured the public about ample supply, urging them to avoid hoarding and use digital platforms to verify information.

Dealers Say No Actual Shortage, Urge Public To Avoid Hoarding

Authorities Ban Fuel Filling In Containers

Panic buying of fuel surged across Odisha's twin cities and state following a PM's preparedness appeal and hints of a price hike due to West Asia tensions. Many petrol pumps ran out of stock early, causing long queues and traffic snarls. Officials urged calm, assuring intact supply lines, while EV dealers saw increased interest.