A viral document claiming that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 10 and Rs 12.50, respectively, has been flagged as fake by the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit. In a clarification, PIB Fact Check stated that no such order has been issued by the Government of India, urging citizens not to fall for misleading information circulating on social media.  🚨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 ₹10 and ₹12.50, respectively.#PIBFactCheck: ❌ This order is #FAKE . ✅ The Government of India… pic.twitter.com/tMmJa0Y4qA — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) April 29, 2026 The agency advised the public to verify such claims only through official government sources before sharing them, reiterating concerns over the spread of misinformation. Political circulation amplifies misinformation The purported order had also been shared by leaders of the All India Trinamool Congress on social media platforms, adding to its visibility. Rahul …