CM urges Odisha people to avoid panic buying, hoarding amid West Asia crisis
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Dated:- 28-3-2026
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Bhubaneswar, Mar 28 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday urged the people of the state to refrain from panic buying to keep the supply chain functioning smoothly amid the West Asia conflict.
He also lauded the Central government's move to cut excise duty on petroleum, terming it a “timely” and a forward-looking step that prioritises citizens and upholds the 'nation first' principle.
The government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, a move aimed at shielding domestic consumers from a surge in global oil prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, at an estimated reve
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e said the meeting focused on the 'Team India' spirit to overcome the challenges ahead, emphasising economic stability, proactive agricultural planning, and focused attention on border and coastal states for shipping and essential supplies.
Chairing the meeting on Friday night, Prime Minister Modi on Friday said the global situation arising out of the West Asia conflict remains dynamic, and asserted that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, strengthening industry and supply chains, and safeguarding citizens' interests remain the government's top priorities.
This was the first time that the prime minister held a meeting with the chief ministers on the West Asia conflict that started on February 28 with at
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