Govt to Withdraw Restrictions on Retail Sale of Petrol, Diesel to Commercial Buyers From July 1
Commercial and industrial buyers can again purchase fuel from retail outlets as the government says supply has stabilized.
- On Monday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced withdrawal of all temporary restrictions on petrol and diesel retail sales, effective July 1, 2026, restoring normal fuel access across India.
- The Government imposed these measures on June 12, 2026, to prevent black marketing and hoarding of High-Speed Diesel amid supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.
- Industrial consumers shifted to Retail Outlets because bulk diesel is approximately 40 more expensive per litre, prompting the Order that capped daily sales at 200 litres per vehicle.
- Following the US-Iran peace deal, energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz has improved, allowing supply chains to stabilize and transport operators to resume normal procurement channels.
- This directive builds on the Government's June 25 Order restoring industrial and commercial LPG supply levels, signaling a return to pre-war market conditions for the country's Petroleum sector.
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