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Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages

Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages

Summary

Police in Gujarat, India, are managing long lines at fuel stations due to panic about fuel shortages. India relies heavily on crude oil imported through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked because of the US-Israeli conflict.

Key Facts

  • Police are controlling crowds at petrol stations in Gujarat, India.
  • People are worried about running out of fuel.
  • Over 40% of India’s crude oil imports come through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is blocked due to the US-Israeli war.
  • The blockage is affecting oil shipments that India relies on.

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