Daijiworld Media Network - Bhopal (SD)

Bhopal, Jun 18: In an incident, a fuel tanker going from Gwalior to Sheopur overturned in Pohri due to overspeeding. The driver was injured in the accident. What was interesting to note was that dozens of locals could be seen around, not helping the injured, rather trying to scoop up whatever overflowing petrol they can, some using funnels to fill their bottles, others their bare hands.

The video has gone social media showing villagers from Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district - where petrol prices have touched a staggering Rs 106 per litre - collecting petrol in plastic bottles and containers from the overturned fuel tanker. Some even came on bikes to get their share of free petrol.

Many villagers were seen picking up the spilt petrol from the ground, some with their bare hands while some with funnels, as the fuel kept dripping from the tanker. Although, the local police reached that accident spot, but could do little to disperse the crowd and stop the loot.

In recent times, petrol and diesel prices have witnessed dramatic surge across the country and have breached Rs 100 litre mark in many states. On Wednesday, fuel prices were hiked for the 25th time since May 4. Petrol retailed at Rs 96.66 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.41 per litre in Delhi today. In Mumbai, the prices of petrol and diesel are Rs 102.82 per litre and Rs 94.84 per litre respectively. Meanwhile, petrol prices are above Rs 107 and diesel over Rs 100 mark at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh today.