GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Govt likely to forbid private retailers from caps on petrol, diesel sales
The government has told private fuel retailers like Jio-bp and Nayara Energy not to cap petrol and diesel sales, the Oil Secretary said. Limits were imposed because a price gap of up to Rs 50 a litre pushed factories, hotels and hospitals to buy cheaper retail diesel. Bulk buyers, check if this affects your supply.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Jio-bp capped diesel purchases at 50 litres per customer per day at some outlets, while limits at Nayara Energy stations ranged from 70 litres to 200 litres.
- A price gap of as much as Rs 50 a litre between retail diesel and fuel sold to bulk consumers made industrial users buy diesel from petrol pumps instead of dedicated outlets.
- The Oil Secretary said nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales and the government's position has not changed, adding that letters and instructions were issued in the past.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business buys diesel in bulk, review where you source fuel and watch for notices from oil companies or the government, since retail purchase limits at individual outlets may change.
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