LUCKNOW, March 28 -- As long queues and panic buying continued at petrol pumps across Lucknow on Friday, people no longer just filled their vehicles, but also stockpiled fuel in bottles and containers. Across multiple fuel stations, residents were seen arriving with plastic bottles and cans to fill petrol for storage. In several cases, commuters first filled their bike tanks, returned home to transfer the fuel into containers, and then came back to the queues to refill. At an Indian Oil petrol station near Madhurima, Anuj Gupta, a Class 12 student, said his family had insisted on keeping all vehicles fully fuelled. Gupta, who owns two electric and two petrol vehicles, said he had already filled one scooty on Thursday and returned on Friday with his second bike. "There is pressure at home to keep everything ready," he said. However, he could only get fuel worth Rs.500 due to a cap imposed at the station. "I will now go to another petrol pump to fill the remaining tank," he added. The manager of a petrol pump near Madhurima confirmed that panic buying has significantly increased daily demand. "Because of the rush, three tankers are being supplied daily," he said, adding that the Rs.500 cap on bikes was introduced to ensure equitable distribution. "We want everyone standing in line to get fuel," he explained. At the Hazratganj petrol pump, long queues persisted through the day. Amjad, who was waiting to refuel before travelling to his village in Barabanki, said he was not part of the panic buying. "I am here because my tank is empty, not because of rumours," he said, although he acknowledged hearing about the ongoing rush. Standing in the same queue, Sarthak Arora pointed out a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour. "People who usually buy fuel worth Rs.200-Rs.250 are now going for full tanks," he said. While he expressed scepticism about the panic, he admitted taking precautionary steps. "I don't completely believe what is being said, but it is better to stay prepared," he added....