India Faces Fuel Crunch, Limits Gas Station Purchases to 200 Liters Per Vehicle Per Day
Amidst Middle East conflict-induced energy shortages, the Indian government has banned bulk purchases of industrial and commercial fuel by businesses at gas stations and capped daily fuel purchases at 200 liters per vehicle for at least 90 days to protect the general public's access to fuel.
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(Central News Agency correspondent Li Jinwei, New Delhi, 12th) The Middle East war has led to energy supply shortages. To ensure that the general public has access to fuel, the Indian government has ordered a ban on bulk purchases of industrial and commercial gasoline and diesel by businesses at gas stations. This restriction will last for at least 90 days. Additionally, the daily fuel purchase limit per vehicle has been capped at 200 liters.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has not yet officially concluded, and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for 20% of the world's oil and gas transportation, has not fully reopened, leading to a continued global energy supply shortage.
Indian state-owned oil companies are cooperating with government policy to ensure that the general public does not feel the impact of soaring fuel prices when refueling at gas stations. However, when business users purchase fuel at other sales points, the price is based on market rates rather than government-subsidized prices, making the price increase significantly more noticeable.
The Economic Times of India cites an example: a member of the general public refueling with diesel at a gas station in Delhi pays 92.50 rupees per liter (approximately NT$30.7), while a business user purchasing diesel at other sales points pays 134.50 rupees per liter. This has led some business users to switch to buying fuel at gas stations.
In response to an abnormal increase in demand in some areas, the government has intervened to restrict bulk purchases by business users at gas stations to avoid affecting the rights of the general public. This restriction will be in place for at least 90 days.
An order issued by India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) stated that the reason for these restrictive measures is that geopolitical situations in certain parts of the world are negatively impacting the international oil supply chain, shipping logistics, and the supply of petroleum products. It noted an abnormal increase in sales at gas stations in some areas, which is observed to be caused by industrial and commercial users shifting their purchases to gas stations due to price differences.
The order also limits the daily fuel purchase per customer and per vehicle to 200 liters and stipulates that the purchased fuel "cannot be resold." This is to ensure the fair supply of gasoline and diesel to the general public and to prevent hoarding, price gouging, and other unfair practices.
State governments in India have been instructed to take "all necessary measures" to enforce this order, including cracking down on hoarding, eliminating black market trading, and preventing unauthorized purchases, misappropriation, and other improper activities.
India relies on imports for over 80% of its oil and natural gas, making it severely impacted by the energy supply shortage caused by the Middle East conflict. Fuel prices were barely maintained through government subsidies and other policies, but due to unsustainable losses for related companies, prices have been raised four times since mid-May. (Editor: Tang Shengyang) 1150612
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has not yet officially concluded, and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for 20% of the world's oil and gas transportation, has not fully reopened, leading to a continued global energy supply shortage.
Indian state-owned oil companies are cooperating with government policy to ensure that the general public does not feel the impact of soaring fuel prices when refueling at gas stations. However, when business users purchase fuel at other sales points, the price is based on market rates rather than government-subsidized prices, making the price increase significantly more noticeable.
The Economic Times of India cites an example: a member of the general public refueling with diesel at a gas station in Delhi pays 92.50 rupees per liter (approximately NT$30.7), while a business user purchasing diesel at other sales points pays 134.50 rupees per liter. This has led some business users to switch to buying fuel at gas stations.
In response to an abnormal increase in demand in some areas, the government has intervened to restrict bulk purchases by business users at gas stations to avoid affecting the rights of the general public. This restriction will be in place for at least 90 days.
An order issued by India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) stated that the reason for these restrictive measures is that geopolitical situations in certain parts of the world are negatively impacting the international oil supply chain, shipping logistics, and the supply of petroleum products. It noted an abnormal increase in sales at gas stations in some areas, which is observed to be caused by industrial and commercial users shifting their purchases to gas stations due to price differences.
The order also limits the daily fuel purchase per customer and per vehicle to 200 liters and stipulates that the purchased fuel "cannot be resold." This is to ensure the fair supply of gasoline and diesel to the general public and to prevent hoarding, price gouging, and other unfair practices.
State governments in India have been instructed to take "all necessary measures" to enforce this order, including cracking down on hoarding, eliminating black market trading, and preventing unauthorized purchases, misappropriation, and other improper activities.
India relies on imports for over 80% of its oil and natural gas, making it severely impacted by the energy supply shortage caused by the Middle East conflict. Fuel prices were barely maintained through government subsidies and other policies, but due to unsustainable losses for related companies, prices have been raised four times since mid-May. (Editor: Tang Shengyang) 1150612
FAQ
When did this restriction start?
Based on the article date (1150612), it is inferred to have been announced around June 12, 2025.
Which fuels are restricted?
Gasoline and diesel are covered.
What are the penalties for violation?
Not specified in the article, but state governments are instructed to take 'all necessary measures'.