Srinagar, March 26 -- At a time when rumours travel faster than facts, the Centre's clarification on fuel availability is both timely and necessary. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG. Supplies are stable. Yet, across several regions, panic buying and long queues at fuel stations tell a different story-one shaped not by reality, but by perception. This recurring pattern exposes a deeper vulnerability: the power of misinformation. In the age of instant messaging and viral forwards, unverified claims can trigger real-world disruptions. A single rumour about a fuel shortage can lead to hoarding, which in turn creates artificial scarcity-ironically producing the very crisis people fear. Fuel supply chains in India are robust and cl...