@PetroleumMin @Secretary_MoPNG @IndianOilcl @HPCL @BPCLimited
The recently notified Motor Spirit & HSD (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026 reflects the Government’s commitment towards preventing diversion, hoarding and ensuring equitable availability of fuel across the country. The objective is appreciated and supported.
However, for effective and uniform implementation at the Retail Outlet level, certain practical clarifications would be extremely helpful:
• What are the exact specifications of a PESO-approved container?
• Will an official list of approved containers/manufacturers be circulated to dealers?
• How is a dispensing attendant expected to identify an approved container at the point of sale?
• Should customers be required to carry any PESO approval certificate, manufacturer’s approval number or supporting documentation?
• What action is expected if a container appears compliant but supporting documents are unavailable?
Further, the Order restricts HSD sales to a maximum of 200 litres per day per customer/vehicle.
Practical guidance may kindly be issued regarding:
• Whether the limit applies per vehicle, per customer, per transaction or per retail outlet.
• How dealers are expected to monitor cumulative purchases made from multiple outlets.
• Whether any centralized OMC-based software or monitoring mechanism will be provided.
• Treatment of genuine consumers such as farmers, DG set operators, telecom infrastructure providers, construction equipment operators and other essential service providers.
The Order also states that diesel procured under this provision shall not be resold and that OMCs and Retail Outlet Dealers shall ensure compliance.
In this regard, clarity would greatly assist the dealer fraternity on:
• The extent of dealer responsibility after lawful delivery of fuel.
• Documentation and records required to establish compliance.
• Measures expected from dealers to prevent future misuse by third parties.
• Standard operating procedures for field-level implementation.
Petroleum Dealers remain fully committed to implementing the Order in its true spirit and supporting the Government’s efforts to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for genuine consumers. A detailed SOP and implementation guideline from MoPNG, OMCs, and PESO would enable smooth, transparent and uniform compliance across the nation.
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