Raipur, located in Chhattisgarh, India, is currently facing long queues at petrol pumps due to panic buying sparked by recent guidelines from Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to conserve fuel by using public transport. Over the past few days, there has been a noticeable increase in crowds at petrol stations, with some pumps temporarily shutting down due to fuel shortages. Prashant Sahu, a petrol pump manager, stated that while there is no actual fuel shortage, rumors have led to excessive filling of tanks by consumers, causing further crowding during peak hours. Customers reported that the situation was manageable just days ago, but panic has escalated the demand for petrol. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri reassured the public that India has maintained stable fuel prices and uninterrupted energy supplies despite global disruptions. He highlighted the government's effective supply management and policy coordination, ensuring that petrol, diesel, and LPG remain available nationwide without reported shortages.