Hyderabad, March 3 -- Petrol pumps across Hyderabad witnessed an unusual surge in customers after rumours about a possible fuel shortage spread widely on social media.

The unverified messages claimed that due to Middle East tensions, petrol supplies were running low, triggering panic among residents.

Petrol pumps see rush after Taraweeh in Hyderabad

Following Taraweeh prayers on the night of Monday, March 2, large numbers of people rushed to nearby petrol pumps to fill the tanks of their vehicles.

The sudden spike in demand led to long queues at several petrol pumps in Hyderabad. Apart from refuelling vehicles, some individuals were also seen collecting petrol in water bottles.

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