Tamil Nadu Man's 20-Liter Can at Petrol Pump Amid Shortage Fears Raises Legality Questions Online

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Tamil Nadu Man Fills Petrol in Water Can Amid Shortage Scare; Internet Asks 'Is This Legal?'

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News18•13-03-2026, 18:33

Tamil Nadu Man Fills Petrol in Water Can Amid Shortage Scare; Internet Asks 'Is This Legal?'

•A video from Tamil Nadu shows a man filling a 20-litre water can with petrol at a pump, sparking online debate.
•The incident occurs amidst panic buying due to fuel shortage concerns linked to ongoing tensions in West Asia.
•Social media users question the legality and safety of the act, highlighting risks like artificial scarcity and potential hazards.
•Concerns were raised about petrol pumps allowing such practices and the dangers of hoarding fuel in inappropriate containers.
•Users tagged authorities like MumbaiPolice and CMOMaharashtra, warning of a 'powder keg' situation during a heatwave.

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