PIB Fact-Check Disproves Fake Claims of Petrol and Diesel Price Hike in India
PIB Fact-Check Unit Busts 'Fake' Order Claiming Hike In Petrol, Diesel Prices From May 1
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The Press Information Bureau's Fact-Check unit has debunked a fraudulent order claiming a petrol price increase of ₹10 per litre and diesel by ₹12.50 per litre effective May 1. The government confirmed there are no plans for such a hike, urging the public to verify information through official sources.
- 01The PIB Fact-Check unit identified a fake order regarding fuel price hikes.
- 02The document falsely claimed increases in petrol and diesel prices attributed to the Ministry of Petroleum.
- 03A senior government official confirmed no plans to raise fuel prices.
- 04Retail prices for petrol and diesel have remained unchanged since April 2022.
- 05Public urged to verify claims through official government channels.
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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact-Check unit has refuted a fake order circulating on social media that falsely claimed an increase in petrol and diesel prices from May 1, 2026. The fabricated document, misattributed to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, alleged that petrol prices would rise by ₹10 per litre and diesel by ₹12.50 per litre. PIB Fact-Check clarified that the Government of India has not issued any such order and advised the public to verify information through official sources. A senior official from the Ministry of Petroleum, Sujata Sharma, stated that there are no plans to increase fuel prices, dismissing speculation following the recent polling in West Bengal. Currently, petrol prices in Delhi stand at ₹94.77 per litre and diesel at ₹87.67 per litre. Retail prices have remained stable since early April 2022, despite fluctuations in global oil prices.
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The clarification helps prevent public panic regarding fuel price increases, ensuring consumers are not misled by false information.
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