A message circulating widely on social media has claimed that petrol pumps across Madhya Pradesh will stop accepting UPI payments above ₹2,000 and observe a “No-UPI Day” in Indore on September 23. Indian Oil has rejected the claim, describing the viral message as fake and misleading.
The message reportedly suggested that petrol pump operators had decided to restrict digital payments above ₹2,000 and participate in a No-UPI Day. However, Indian Oil has clarified that no such instruction or decision has been issued by petrol pump dealers.
No Official Announcement on UPI Payment Restrictions
Indian Oil stated that there is no official confirmation of any ₹2,000 ceiling on UPI payments at petrol pumps in Madhya Pradesh.
The company also clarified that the Petroleum Dealers Association has not issued any notice announcing a No-UPI Day or a strike on September 23. According to Indian Oil, the message originated from individuals who are not associated with petroleum dealers.
The company has therefore advised customers not to believe or circulate the claim without verifying it through official sources.
Petrol Pumps Continue to Accept Digital Payments
Indian Oil said petrol pump dealers have regularly supported digital payment methods, including UPI, for fuel purchases. Digital transactions are widely used because they offer customers a convenient and quick way to make payments.
At present, there has been no announcement stating that UPI payments above ₹2,000 will be stopped at petrol pumps or that digital transactions will be suspended on September 23.
Indian Oil added that if any changes concerning digital payments are introduced in the future, the concerned organisations or companies would communicate the information through appropriate channels.
Customers Advised to Verify Viral Messages
People receiving messages about a proposed No-UPI Day on September 23 or a ₹2,000 UPI payment restriction at petrol pumps should verify the information before forwarding it.
Indian Oil has confirmed that the viral claim is not genuine and that there is currently no official decision to stop UPI payments above ₹2,000 at petrol pumps. Customers are advised to depend on verified information from reliable and official sources rather than unverified social media posts.
Disclaimer
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