Petroleum Ministry dismisses fuel price hike reports, calls claims ‘fake’ and misleading

April 23, 2026 3:13 PM

Petroleum Ministry dismisses fuel price hike reports, calls claims ‘fake’ and misleading

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Thursday dismissed reports claiming a potential hike in petrol and diesel prices after elections, terming such claims as “fake” and misleading. In a post on X, the ministry clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to hike petrol and diesel prices. It cautioned that "such news items are designed to create fear and panic amongst the citizens and are mischievous and misleading." The clarification comes amid rising global crud...

Year-ender 2025: Petroleum & natural gas sector expands access, infrastructure and clean energy

December 26, 2025 3:54 PM

Year-ender 2025: Petroleum & natural gas sector expands access, infrastructure and clean energy

The year 2025 marked a phase of steady consolidation and expansion for India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas focusing on affordable energy access, infrastructure strengthening, cleaner fuels and long-term energy security. Through targeted welfare schemes, regulatory reforms and large-scale infrastructure development, the sector continued to support India’s growing economy while aligning with national priorities of sustainability and inclus...