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Odisha fuel rush sparks petrol diesel panic as cops battle kilometre queues and alleged Rs 200 two wheeler limits
India
Published on 16 May 2026
Bikes allegedly forced to refuel only Rs 200
Odisha saw a sudden petrol and diesel panic as rumours of a shortage pushed hundreds to queue outside fuel stations in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and other areas. The situation worsened after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre, with commuters reportedly waiting hours in heat. Boat operators in Puri and Chilika and farmers using irrigation pump sets also struggled to get diesel. Oil companies insist there is no shortage and stocks exist for 10 to 13 days, though some pumps reportedly ran dry temporarily.
- Queues surged across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack after a Rs 3 per litre hike
- Some lines reportedly started forming from Thursday midnight
- Commuters said two-wheelers could refill only up to Rs 200 at a time
- Boat operators near Puri and Chilika reported diesel container supply trouble
- Oil firms claimed stocks for 10 to 13 days at Odisha supply points
- Police deployed to manage crowds as traffic jams worsened near pumps
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