The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has officially clarified that claims circulating on social media about a sudden fuel prices hike are completely false. The government has confirmed that no order has been issued regarding any increase in petrol or diesel rates.
Fake Fuel Prices Hike Claim Goes Viral
According to PIB Fact Check, a misleading message claiming a sharp fuel prices hike of â‚ą10 per litre for petrol and â‚ą12.50 per litre for diesel is being widely shared online. The message falsely attributed the announcement to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Authorities have confirmed that this claim of a fuel prices hike is entirely fabricated and not based on any official government order.
PIB Clarifies No Fuel Prices Hike Announced
The PIB Fact Check unit has clearly stated that there is no official fuel prices hike approved or announced by the Government of India. Citizens have been advised to ignore such unverified social media posts.
🚨FAKE NEWS!
An order circulating on social media claims to be issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stating that petrol and diesel prices have been increased by â‚ą10 and â‚ą12.50, respectively.#PIBFactCheck:
❌ This order is #FAKE .
✅ The Government of India… pic.twitter.com/tMmJa0Y4qA
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) April 29, 2026
Officials also emphasized that any genuine revision in fuel prices is always communicated through official channels only.
Fake Documents Used to Support Fuel Prices Hike Claim
The viral posts supporting the alleged fuel prices hike included fake documents referencing rising global crude oil prices and false financial justifications. Some messages also wrongly cited the Ministry of Finance and the Central Excise Act, 1944.
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PIB confirmed that these documents are not authentic and have no legal validity.
Government Confirms Stable Fuel Prices Despite Hike Rumours
Despite rumours of a fuel prices hike, petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged across major cities in India. There has been no revision in fuel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, or other locations.
Officials reiterated that any real fuel prices hike would always be announced officially through government notifications.
The PIB Fact Check has completely debunked the false claim of a fuel prices hike, urging citizens to remain cautious and avoid spreading misinformation. The government has confirmed that fuel prices are stable and no increase has been announced.