The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices after the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Calling such claims “mischievous and misleading,” the ministry clarified that there is currently no plan under consideration to raise fuel prices.

In a post on X, the ministry stated, “There is no such proposal under government consideration.” It added that such reports are intended to create unnecessary fear among citizens.