Fact Check: Will petrol pumps be closed every Sunday? The real truth behind Modi’s appeal is exposed

Fact Check | At present, the discussion of petrol and diesel is going on everywhere in the country. The Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, appealed to the countrymen to save fuel 4 days ago. After this appeal of Modi, new discussions about the price and stock of petrol diesel in the country began to gain momentum. In the background of these discussions, a post is rapidly going viral on social media. The post claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to shut down petrol pumps across the country every Sunday to save fuel. This has created an atmosphere of confusion among many citizens. However, we tried to know what is the truth behind this claim.

What exactly does a viral post claim?

The post, which is going viral, claims that every Sunday, petrol pumps will remain completely closed and motorists will not get fuel. This post uses a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a photograph of a petrol pump. Also, it has been mentioned that this rule will be implemented in several states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana. Fact Check

Truth told by PIB Fact Check

However, after verifying this claim, the fact check department of the Central Government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that this claim is completely false. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made any announcement regarding the closure of petrol pumps on Sunday, nor has any such call been made by the government. Fact Check

The PIB urged citizens to be cautious and not to believe misleading and misleading posts circulating on social media. It has also been clarified that before sharing any information, it is necessary to verify it from official sources.

What to do if you find fake news?

PIB has appealed to citizens to report such suspicious or fake news directly to PIB Fact Check. For this you can contact via email (email protected) or WhatsApp number +91 8799711259.

Overall, the claim that petrol pumps will be closed on every Sunday is completely false and misleading. So prefer official information instead of believing rumours. If you ever hear any news, first check the truth behind that news.

Petrol diesel prices hiked

Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices have increased from today, Friday, May 15, 2026. It is said that this increase has been done due to the increase in the price of oil in the international market. The price of petrol and diesel has been increased by Rs 3 per litre. Due to this price hike, the common man’s pocket is likely to be close again. While the common man is already burdened by the rising cost of gas cylinders and other essential commodities, now the purchase of petrol and diesel will put an additional burden on his pocket.