Truckers protest cause fuel crises in India

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Truckers’ Protests Trigger Fuel Crisis and Panic Buying Across Multiple States

Hyderabad: Fuel pumps across several states are witnessing prolonged queues, not due to anticipated price increases, but because of panic buying driven by concerns about potential disruptions caused by truckers protesting a new criminal code. The truckers are rallying against the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which imposes substantial penalties for hit-and-run accidents, including up to 10 years in jail and…