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West Asia Conflict Sparks Fuel Panic in Punjab: Farmers Stock Up

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News18•05-03-2026, 22:00

West Asia Conflict Sparks Fuel Panic in Punjab: Farmers Stock Up

•Panic buying of petrol and diesel witnessed in parts of Punjab due to escalating West Asia conflict.
•Farmers are primarily stocking diesel for the upcoming wheat harvesting season, fearing shortages or price hikes.
•Fuel pump owners report farmers filling barrels and drums on tractor-trolleys in areas like Faridkot, Samana, and Gurdaspur.
•The panic stems from fears following a joint Israel-US strike on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks.
•Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association president Sandeep Sehgal states the fuel supply chain remains "quite comfortable".

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