Petrol-Diesel Hike News: Amidst the Iran-US war, the prices of petrol and diesel are continuously increasing. In such a situation, one can directly guess that there is going to be an increase of Rs 25-30 more in the coming time. Anyone’s BP can become high due to such news. A similar news is spreading on social media, regarding which now the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has also given its reaction. He told that is this really going to happen?

What is the whole matter?
In fact, a media house had reported on its platform on April 22 that, ‘Petrol-diesel prices are going to increase by Rs 25-28 per leader’. This was the headline of the news and inside it, citing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, it was said that due to this the prices are going to increase. This news created a situation of fear among the users. After which the Petroleum Ministry itself has come forward and exposed the truth of this matter.

What is the truth?
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has brought the truth of this news before the people through its official X (Twitter) handle. While sharing its screenshot, he wrote ‘Fake News Alert’ on it. He also wrote in the caption, ‘In some news reports it is being said that the prices of petrol and diesel will increase. It is made clear to you that the government does not have any such proposal. Such news is being spread with the aim of spreading fear and panic among the people and this is completely misleading news.

FAKE NEWS

There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby clarified that there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government.
Such news items are designed to create fear and panic amongst the citizens and are mischievous and… pic.twitter.com/yTAfJdah2o

— Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG (@PetroleumMin) April 23, 2026

He further wrote, ‘In fact, India is the only country where the prices of petrol and diesel have not increased in the last four years. The Government of India and public sector oil companies have consistently taken steps to protect Indian citizens from the sharp rise in international prices. In such a situation, the ministry has completely rejected this news. If you too are feeling worried after reading such news then wait for the official announcement first. Only after that take any step.