Last Updated on June 12, 2026 6:48 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
Staff Reporter
The government has restricted institutional, industrial, and commercial customers from buying Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel from retail outlets and has asked them to source their requirements from their own consumer pumps.
The decision has been taken to prevent local shortages amid disruptions in global supply chains caused by the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel are essential commodities, and uninterrupted availability at fair prices is critical for transportation of goods and passengers, agricultural operations, emergency services, and national security.
In a notification, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry said the restrictions will be in place for up to 90 days. Retail outlets have been directed to sell up to 200 litres of High-Speed Diesel to a customer per day to prevent bulk purchase.
The government said the restrictions were necessary to prevent hoarding and maintain uninterrupted fuel supplies at fair prices. The Ministry added that many states have sought prevention of such practices, as they are causing inconvenience to retail customers and farmers.
It said the order is a temporary measure to curb practices that unscrupulous elements are resorting to during the crisis. It has asked Oil Marketing Companies and retail outlet dealers to ensure compliance with the order.