With 50% rise in fuel demand in state, minister asks people not to panic
Fuel demand in Odisha has surged by approximately 50% in two days due to panic buying, according to Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra. He assured the public that fuel stocks are sufficient for 13 days and urged citizens to avoid hoarding or unnecessary crowding at petrol stations. Strict action will be taken against hoarders.