Fuel supply disruption triggers panic buying in Koraput, Nabarangpur

Panic buying has gripped Nabarangpur and Koraput districts as fuel supply disruptions, linked to the West Asia conflict, cause partial petrol pump closures and long queues. Authorities have imposed sale limits to prevent hoarding, while assuring sufficient stock and transit supplies. Officials urge the public to avoid unnecessary rushes, attributing some demand to price hike rumours.