New Delhi, April 23 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has dismissed reports claiming a hike in petrol and diesel prices post elections, calling them "fake" and reiterating that fuel rates remain unchanged.

In a post on X on Thursday, the ministry said that "There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby clarified that there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government."

The post added that "Such news items are designed to create fear and panic amongst the citizens and are mischievous and misleading."

It says India is the only country where petrol and diesel prices haven't increased in the last 4 years. "Govt of India and Oil PSUs have taken relentless steps in order to ins...