Hindustan Times
Officials said the spike in border districts is partly driven by petrol being taken across to Nepal, where prices are around ₹60 per litre higher. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation amid concerns of diversion, even as rumours of a post-election fuel price hike have added to public anxiety. Social media speculation around rising global crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, despite stable domestic rates, has further fuelled panic, though officials insist no price revision has been announced.
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