Thought on gas rumor

The fact that a rumor about a hike in the price of gasoline spread quickly throughout Beijing provides much food for thought, says an article in Qilu Evening Post. The following is an excerpt:

According to Beijing media reports, the rumor spread through mobile phones on February 29, and this led to long queues at gas stations and extra police manpower to direct traffic.

Although the government bodies concerned in Beijing tried to refute the rumor through broadcasts over radio, we need to reflect on the problems revealed in this event.