Lucknow, March 29 -- After two days of panic-driven demand, the fuel supply situation across Uttar Pradesh showed clear signs of stabilisation on Saturday, with most urban centres, including Lucknow, returning to near normal.

However, a mixed picture persisted in rural areas and in the distribution of domestic LPG cylinders, where logistical challenges remained to be addressed.

By the third day on Saturday, petrol pumps that had witnessed long queues and chaotic scenes earlier were functioning in a far more relaxed environment. In the state capital, the rush had largely dissipated by afternoon, with most outlets catering only to routine refuelling needs. Officials and fuel station operators reiterated that there had been no actual short...