Bhubaneswar, March 10 -- A fuel shortage has been reported in Lamtaput area in Odisha's Koraput district, with several petrol pumps remaining closed due to the unavailability of petrol and diesel. For the past two days, residents have complained that fuel is not available at the petrol pumps in the locality, causing inconvenience to commuters and vehicle owners.

Despite government assurances that there is no shortage of fuel, the pumps in the area have remained shut as supplies have not arrived. As a result, people visiting the pumps with their vehicles are returning disappointed without being able to refuel.

The lack of petrol and diesel has led to significant difficulties for vehicle owners in the region. Many drivers have been left s...