Centre lifts restrictions on sale of petrol, diesel from July 1
The Indian government has announced the removal of restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel, effective July 1, 2026. This reverses a previous directive that had barred industrial and commercial consumers from purchasing fuel at retail outlets.
Why it matters
The policy shift aims to normalize fuel supply chains and address the uneven demand growth that occurred under the previous restrictions.
The Centre has decided to remove restrictions on petrol and diesel sales, including the 200 litre per person per day cap on sale of diesel, effective July 1.
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