As exit polls in Tamil Nadu draw attention, concerns about potential petrol and diesel price hikes have emerged, driven by rising crude oil prices and political speculation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have warned of imminent price increases following the completion of elections across five states. However, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has stated that there are no plans to raise fuel prices, urging the public to disregard rumors. The Ministry reassured that LPG, petrol, and diesel supplies are ample, despite reports of panic buying at fuel stations. In Yenam, a region in Puducherry, residents from neighboring Andhra Pradesh are taking advantage of lower fuel prices, leading to long queues at petrol stations. The price difference of ₹12 to ₹14 per litre has prompted many to stock up, especially amid fears of a price hike after the election results are announced on May 4.