Fuel outlets in Chennai cap diesel at 195 litres per customer following a government order, impacting bulk buyers.

India restricts diesel and petrol sales for bulk users, caps retail diesel at 200 litres per day, and directs institutions to use their own pumps.

Officials say new measures are ensuring “fair distribution” of fuel across the country

In a significant development, the government has said that a retail fuel outlet can sell up to 200 litres of diesel per person in a day.

New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) The government has capped diesel sales to a vehicle in a day at 200 litres and restricted industrial, commercial, and institutional users from buying…

The government has restricted bulk diesel purchases from retail stations to 200 litres per customer and banned reselling to prevent diversion. This measure addresses a significant…

Bulk users include state governments’ transport undertakings, IT parks, malls, industrial units and defence units. | India News

Fuel outlets in Chennai cap diesel at 195 litres per customer following a government order, impacting bulk buyers.

Government caps diesel sales after bulk users diverted 3.50 lakh tons to retail outlets, causing panic buying in May 2026.