Mysore/Mysuru, April 12 -- Amid a continuing CNG shortage linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, autorickshaw drivers queued up in large numbers at a gas station on Dhanvanthri Road from the early hours of today.

With fresh stock arriving yesterday, word spread quickly among drivers, leading to long queues of autos stretching nearly 1-km, from Dhanvantri Road through JLB Road, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle, Dewan's Road and up to Shivarampet Junction near Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry.

Traffic Police were deployed to regulate the movement of vehicles and ease congestion in the busy central area.

Autorickshaws are fitted with 12-kg CNG tanks, though refilling is typically limited to around 10-11 kg. With CNG priced at Rs. 83 per kg...