New Delhi: The Centre on Monday withdrew the temporary restrictions imposed earlier this month on the sale and distribution of petrol and diesel through retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies, with the decision coming into effect from July 1.
In an order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the government said it has withdrawn its June 12 directive issued under the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026.
The ministry said the temporary measures had been introduced in the public interest to maintain adequate supplies of Motor Spirit (petrol) and High Speed Diesel (diesel), ensure their equitable distribution and secure their availability at fair prices through retail outlets operated by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL).
“On review of the prevailing supply situation of petroleum products in the country, the Central Government is satisfied that it is no longer necessary in the public interest to continue with the directions contained in the said Order,” the ministry said.
Accordingly, the June 12 order will stand withdrawn with effect from July 1, 2026.
The withdrawal order has been communicated to the heads of IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, along with state governments, Union Territories and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO).
