TN man brings 20 ltr water can to petrol pump amid fuel shortage scare, internet asks is this legal?

TN man brings 20 ltr water can to petrol pump amid fuel shortage scare, internet asks is this legal?

Mangalore Today News Network

Tamil Nadu, Mar 14, 2026: Amid growing concerns over fuel availability across the country due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, several videos showing panic buying have begun circulating online. One such clip from Tamil Nadu has now sparked heated debate online as it shows a man getting petrol filled into a large plastic water jar at a petrol pump.

The video was shared on X by a user who also asked, “Am I the only one who thinks this is illegal?" In the clip, a man can be seen sitting on a motorcycle while holding a large plastic water can. A petrol pump employee then appears to fill the container with fuel.

As soon as the large jar is filled, another person approaches the pump attendant with a smaller plastic bottle, asking for it to be filled with about two litres of petrol. The video also shows several people standing around the petrol pump.

Am I the only one who thinks this is illegal?
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— Roads of Mumbai (@RoadsOfMumbai) March 12, 2026

Internet Raises Concern

The visuals quickly caught the attention of social media users, many of whom raised concerns about panic buying and fuel accumulation. The discussion unfolded when a user reshared the clip and wrote, “This is crazy." She further tagged the Police, saying that if they “don’t wake up in time, we may be sitting on a powder keg in the middle of a heat wave!"

Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, “People panicking and hoarding over rumours of scarcity will end up creating actual scarcity." Another user pointed out the potential consequences of panic buying, writing, “It’s illegal. Sale of petrol in Jerry can is banned but seldom followed."

More Reactions Pour In

Someone else shared the same video, writing, “India is not for beginners. Global crisis? No problem. We’ll just turn our water tanks into a gas station. Problem solved! Good Morning Friends." Many others questioned, “How petrol bunk are allowing it?"

India is not for beginners. 🇮🇳

Global crisis? No problem. We’ll just turn our water tanks into a gas station. Problem solved! ⛽️💀

Good Morning Friends pic.twitter.com/rIjnQwIXNI

— 🔥 Satz 🔥 (@thala_speaks) March 12, 2026

An individual said, “This is how artificial scarcity gets created. People begin hoarding oil out of fear of a future shortage, even when they don’t actually need it. Panic buying often worsens the situation, turning a manageable supply issue into a real shortage. Petrol bunk owners should be strict."

As the clip continues to circulate online, it has sparked a wider conversation about fuel safety, panic buying and whether strict monitoring is required at petrol pumps.