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Fuel shortage triggers panic in Chandigarh, long queues at petrol pumps
Harshabab Sidhu
Chandigarh, May 9, 2025 – Panic gripped Chandigarh on Friday evening as fears of a fuel shortage led to heavy rush at petrol stations across the city. Long queues of vehicles were seen at almost every fuel pump, with residents scrambling to fill up their tanks.
Cars, two-wheelers, tractors, and buses were lined up in large numbers. Several tractors were also spotted carrying drums to stockpile diesel, further adding to the chaos at fuel stations.
The situation worsened as multiple petrol pumps reportedly ran out of fuel and shut down operations, leaving the remaining few struggling to manage the growing crowd.
As of now, local authorities have not issued any official clarification regarding the fuel supply status.However, amid growing speculation and uncertainty, people are rushing to secure as much fuel as possible, adding to the panic.
Citizens are being urged to stay calm, avoid panic buying, and refrain from believing in rumors.