Petrol & Diesel Price Hike News is Fake, Confirms PIB Fact Check

Fuel prices across the country remain unchanged, and the viral message claiming a sudden hike in petrol and diesel rates is completely false.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), which is responsible for sharing official government information, has strongly denied claims circulating on social media about a sharp increase in fuel prices. The viral post alleged that petrol prices had been increased by ₹10 per litre and diesel by ₹12.50 per litre, effective immediately.

The message, which appeared to be an official order from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, confused the public and quickly spread across platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Many users shared the post, believing it to be genuine, raising concerns about rising fuel costs.

However, PIB’s Fact Check unit clarified that no such order has been issued and that the document being circulated is fake and misleading. In an official statement, PIB said that the viral post falsely attributes a price hike to the ministry and does not reflect any real decision taken by the government.

Officials further emphasised that fuel prices are subject to regular review based on global crude oil rates and other economic factors, but as of now, no revision has been announced. They urged citizens to rely only on verified government sources for accurate updates.

The incident highlights the growing problem of misinformation on social media, where fabricated documents and false claims can spread rapidly and create unnecessary panic. PIB has advised people to cross-check such claims through its official fact-check channels before sharing them further.

In conclusion, there has been no increase in petrol or diesel prices, and the circulating message should be ignored as fake news.