Fuel pumps across India are experiencing long queues, with some running dry, as truckers protest against the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This law, formulated to replace the Indian Penal Code, introduces a provision that could result in a driver facing up to 10 years' imprisonment in a hit-and-run case. 

Fuel pumps across India are experiencing long queues, with some running dry, as truckers protest against the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This law, formulated to replace the Indian Penal Code, introduces a provision that could result in a driver facing up to 10 years' imprisonment in a hit-and-run case. 

Truckers argue that the hit-and-run provision is one-sided and harsh, fearing both potential mob violence and severe punishment if they stay at the scene of an accident. Stranded oil tankers, meant to transport fuel from depots, exacerbate the situation as drivers refuse to operate in protest or due to concerns about retaliation. 

Despite some pumps in major cities maintaining stocks, the situation is precarious, with supplies depleting rapidly. Dealers in areas like Thane, Ulhasnagar, and Chandigarh report dry pumps and anticipate worsening conditions as protesters prevent oil tankers from plying. 

Oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), control 90% of India's fuel retail market. However, responses to queries regarding the ongoing crisis are yet to be received. 

Panic buying further aggravates the situation, with dealers in Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh reporting fuel shortages. As the truckers' strike continues, the nation faces a challenging period with potential economic repercussions.