Bhubaneswar, May 15 -- A sudden hike in fuel prices triggered panic buying and massive crowds at petrol pumps across Odisha, with long queues of vehicles witnessed throughout the night in Bhubaneswar and several other parts of the state.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre each, while CNG prices went up by Rs 2. Following the revision, petrol prices crossed Rs 104 per litre in Bhubaneswar, while diesel prices crossed Rs 95 per litre.

Odisha government assured earlier that there was no shortage of fuel and no need for panic buying.

However, the situation on the ground presented a different picture. Thousands of commuters are continuing to queue outside petrol pumps across Bhubaneswar and other parts of Odisha amid ...