Viral WhatsApp rumors of a ₹5-10 petrol price surge due to Iran-Israel conflict sparked massive panic buying across India, with long queues at pumps in Hyderabad and Maharashtra as drivers rushed to fill up.

But officials and retailers are calming nerves – no fuel shortage exists, and prices won't hike immediately thanks to oil companies' buffers against global volatility.

Misinformation strikes again: Don't fall for hoaxes that clog roads – stay informed and avoid the rush!