Are Petrol Pumps Closing On Sundays In Telangana? Here’s What Govt Said
Rumours about petrol pumps shutting down on Sundays in Telangana triggered confusion among residents after several social media posts claimed fuel stations would remain closed once a week amid rising fuel prices across the country.
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The speculation spread rapidly on Friday, especially after petrol and diesel prices were increased for the first time in more than four years, leaving many people worried about possible restrictions on fuel supply in the state.
Viral Claims Spark Confusion Across Telangana
Messages circulating online suggested that petrol bunks in Telangana would observe a weekly Sunday shutdown due to the recent hike in fuel prices. The rumours gained traction as concerns over increasing petrol and diesel rates continued to grow nationwide.
Several users on social media questioned whether fuel stations in Hyderabad and other districts would remain closed on Sundays, leading to panic buying in some areas.
The confusion intensified after global crude oil prices surged sharply following disruptions in energy movement through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict.
Telangana Government Issues Clarification
Amid the growing speculation, the Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Department of the Telangana government stepped in with an official clarification through its X account.
"Petrol bunks in Telangana are NOT closing on Sundays. They remain open and operational every day," the department said.
The government also termed the viral claims as "fake news" and urged the public not to spread unverified information online.
Fake News Alert! 🚨
— Office of CA,F&CS, Telangana State (@TGCivilSupplies) May 15, 2026
Petrol bunks in Telangana are NOT closing on Sundays. They remain open and operational every day.
Helpine: 1967#FactCheck #FakeNewsAlert #Telangana #telanganacivilsupplies pic.twitter.com/wZ1VkDE10Z
Officials further shared helpline number 1967 for clarification and assistance related to fuel supply concerns.
Fuel Prices Hiked After More Than Four Years
The clarification came on the same day petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre each across the country. The revision marks the first major fuel price hike in over four years.
After the latest increase, petrol in Delhi is priced at Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel now costs Rs 90.67 per litre. Rates continue to vary from state to state depending on local taxes.
CNG prices were also raised by Rs 2 per kg in cities including Delhi and Mumbai.
Industry sources said oil marketing companies had absorbed rising crude oil costs for a long period before partially passing the burden on to consumers.
Why Global Crude Oil Prices Are Rising
The latest fuel price hike is linked to tensions in the Middle East after the Iran conflict disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.
The disruption pushed international crude oil prices higher and increased pressure on oil-importing countries like India.
Fuel prices in India had largely remained unchanged since April 2022, except for a Rs 2 per litre cut announced ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in March 2024.
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