"Long queues formed at petrol stations in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, as residents grappled with a severe fuel shortage linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Footage captured on Friday and Saturday shows cars and motorcycles lining up outside fuel stations across the city, while some pumps were seen closed amid dwindling supplies. One resident described the difficulties faced by people trying to secure fuel. "Because of the war, the public is facing many difficulties. We ourselves came out at midnight to try to find petrol or diesel," he said. "It is being sold at a very high price. Because of the war in Iran, there is a serious shortage of petrol in Quetta city. Petrol is extremely scarce and hard to find," added another resident, Jafar Khan. Global oil prices have surged since the conflict involving Iran escalated about a week ago, rising from around $70 to more than $100 per barrel. Long queues at petrol stations have also been reported in several other cities, including in parts of Europe, amid fears of supply disruptions tied to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday morning. Tehran later announced retaliatory strikes against Israel and US assets across the region, with explosions reported in several Gulf countries. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was later confirmed killed in a strike on Saturday. The escalation followed several rounds of nuclear talks between Iranian and American officials."