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Residents of Malkangiri have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the recent decision to prohibit the sale of petrol in bottles at fuel stations.

With only a limited number of petrol pumps available in the district, people are often forced to travel long distances to refuel their vehicles.

As a result, many locals rely on purchasing fuel from small roadside shops or vendors. However, following the government's sudden crackdown on this practice, locals fear they will face significant difficulties.

Residents argue that before implementing such restrictions, the government should ensure the establishment of an adequate number of...