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Government Denies Viral Petrol Diesel Hike Claim Calls It Fake
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
The ministry says it never issued any price order
The government has dismissed a viral social media claim that petrol and diesel prices are about to rise. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says no such order has been issued, urging citizens to rely only on official sources for fuel pricing updates. Authorities also warn against sharing unverified posts that could trigger confusion and panic.
- Viral post claimed petrol and diesel prices would increase
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas denies issuing any order
- Citizens urged to check official government fuel pricing sources
- Unverified sharing warned as a driver of panic and confusion
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