Panic buying shuts 421 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 03:49 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Panic buying led to a surge in petrol and diesel sales in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 421 out of 4,510 outlets shutting down. CM Naidu has ordered a review.
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