Bulk users diverted 3.50 lakh tons of diesel sales to retail outlets in May forcing Govt to cap sales

Centre restricts bulk fuel buying at retail pumps, caps diesel sales

India banned bulk fuel sales at retail pumps and capped diesel to 200L per vehicle daily (3-month order) to curb ₹30/litre losses driven by retail-bulk price gap (₹95.20 vs ₹134.50). IT infrastructure managers must redirect bulk sourcing to dedicated channels, eliminating retail squeezes and providing predictable fuel budgeting for data centres and IT parks.