India needs a Digital Essential Commodities Misinformation Policy to enable real-time government–platform coordination, curb viral supply rumours, and prevent panic buying that disrupts markets and public trust
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar assured that the city has sufficient fuel reserves for 60 days and dismissed rumours of shortage. Officials from police, revenue and civil supplies departments have been deployed at fuel stations to monitor the situation.
The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association assured no fuel shortage in Hyderabad despite panic buying causing temporary stockouts. Officials urged citizens to avoid hoarding, warning that unsafe storage violates norms and poses serious fire hazards