No increase in petrol, diesel prices ‘if situation is viewed in real terms’, says Govt
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said there had been no increase in petrol and diesel prices in real terms, asserting that the government had absorbed much of the impact of global crude oil volatility and hinting at a possible reduction in fuel prices if lower-priced crude reaches refiners. As the fuel supply has not yet fully normalized, a slight shortage of petrol is being felt at some places in Thane. Consequently, long queues of motorists were seen at several petrol pumps as they rushed to refuel their vehicles. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Thursday, June -18, 2026. “If we look at the situation in real terms, there has been no increase in petrol and diesel prices in the country,” Puri said while addressing a press conference during his visit to Sonbhadra as part of the Centre’s campaign marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi government. Also Read | Oil prices ease further as US, Iran sign peace deal Petroleum Minister Puri on fuel prices Puri said Prime Minister …



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