Centre has barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from purchasing petrol and diesel from retail fuel stations, requiring them instead to obtain supplies through bulk procurement channels, amid concerns that large-scale buying at subsidised retail rates could disrupt fuel availability for ordinary consumers.
The restrictions, notified by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on June 11 through the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, can remain in force for up to 90 days at a time and may be extended through a fresh government order.
