Petrol Diesel Price: Is it really going to be a long line at the petrol pump? Viral video creates panic!

Petrol Diesel Rate: Amidst the ongoing war between Iran and Israel, thousands of rumors and videos are becoming increasingly viral on social media. The effect of which is directly visible on the general public. For your information, let us tell you that through an Instagram reel viral on social media, it is being claimed that after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the supply of petrol and diesel in India may be affected and due to this, the price of petrol and diesel is expected to increase, hence people should immediately go to the petrol pump and get the tank of their vehicles filled. Now questions are being raised on this video whether it is true or just a rumour?

Know what is the truth

According to the information, the country has sufficient reserves of crude oil and major petroleum products including petrol, diesel and ATF to meet the short-term problems arising from the Middle East. The government has given great relief to the people by issuing a press release regarding this. In which it is clearly stated that globally it is the third largest importer, fourth largest refiner and fifth largest exporter of petroleum products. The country has sufficient reserves of crude oil and major petroleum products including petrol, diesel and ATF to meet short-term problems arising from the Middle East.

How much reserves does India have?

For your information, let us tell you that people should not believe such messages instigating them to immediately go to the petrol pump and fill the tank. In such circumstances, it is better to rely only on official sources for authentic information. For your information, let us tell you that Indian energy companies have such alternative energy sources available which do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which can help in dealing with possible temporary supply disruptions.

Through an Instagram reel viral on social media, it is being claimed that after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the supply of petrol and diesel in India may be affected and due to this the price of petrol and diesel is expected to increase, hence people should immediately go to the petrol pump… pic.twitter.com/WVxRVJpRey

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