Uttarakhand Braces for Fuel Crisis: Residents Stock Up Amid Middle East War Fears

• Uttarakhand residents are stocking up on LPG, PNG, petrol, and diesel due to fears of supply disruption from the Israel-America-Iran conflict.
• People are refilling empty gas cylinders and topping up vehicle fuel tanks, anticipating shortages and price hikes.
• Local resident Javed Ahmed warns of price increases, citing media reports of India having only 50% reserve oil.
• Hilly Petrol Pump Association President Virendra Chaddha states India has 68-70 days of stock, but prolonged war could affect supply chains in 10 days.
• India's petrol stock is currently at 50-60 days, down from the typical 70-day public reserve, due to affected Middle East supply routes.