The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming a sharp increase in petroleum prices, calling the information false and misleading.
In a statement issued Tuesday, an OGRA spokesperson clarified that the regulator has not proposed any such increase in petrol or diesel prices to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The clarification came after social media posts claimed that petrol prices would increase by Rs73.40 per litre and diesel prices by Rs84.95 per litre.
According to the spokesperson, these claims are completely baseless.
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“No summary regarding such an increase was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office by OGRA,” the spokesperson said.
Social media reports fabricated
OGRA stressed that the news circulating online is fabricated and has no connection with reality. The spokesperson said the misinformation has spread widely on social media platforms, causing confusion among the public.
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Authorities clarified that the regulator has not issued any official notification regarding a petrol or diesel price hike.
Rely on verified information
The OGRA spokesperson urged citizens to avoid paying attention to unverified reports circulating online. He advised the public to rely only on official announcements and verified information regarding petroleum product prices.
The regulator emphasized that misleading claims about fuel prices can create unnecessary panic and confusion.
