Amid panic buying of petrol and diesel in different parts of the Union Territory, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he would be forced to shut fuel pumps if people did not stop camping outside the stations.Abdullah reiterated that there was no shortage of fuel, LPG or essential commodities. The CM also said that he was scheduled to attend a meeting with the Prime Minister on the issue.He said unnecessary crowding at fuel stations, despite official assurances, would only worsen the situation. “My earnest request is that people stop camping outside petrol pumps. If this situation continues, I will be forced to shut all petrol pumps for the next few days until this cycle of rumours stops,” he said after inaugurating the Jammu Marathon Expo.Abdullah was replying to a question on long queues at some fuel stations and reports of hoarding.He further said, “If people keep gathering outside petrol pumps based on rumours, it will unnecessarily create problems where none exist.”Talking to reporters, Abdullah said the Prime Minister had scheduled an online meeting at 6.30 pm on Friday, in which he would also participate. “I will specifically discuss the situation in Iran and neighbouring regions and the steps being taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, especially if the conflict continues,” the Chief Minister said.He clarified that there was no shortage of essential commodities, including LPG and fuel, in the Union Territory.On Pakistan positioning itself as a potential mediator in the US–Israel conflict with Iran, Abdullah said any effort that helped end the war should not be opposed. “If Pakistan plays a role in ending the war, why should you or I object?” he said. “If they have good relations with both Israel and Iran, and if dialogue through them helps stop the war, then I do not think anyone should have any objection.”He added that what mattered most was an early end to hostilities and stability in the region.“For now, I want to assure everyone that there is no shortage of petroleum products across the country and there should not be any shortage,” the CM said.