Petrol Pump News

Drivers across the country have launched a protest against the changes in the hit-and-run law. The increased jail terms in 'hit-and-run' cases under the new Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023 is said to be the biggest bone of contention. The criminal code law, which repealed the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides up to 10 years of punishment for fleeing an accident spot and not reporting the incident.

The power ministry has also chalked out a plan to focus on Delhi National Capital Region, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Vadodara and Bhopal for creating EV charging infrastructureUnder the new guidelines of the oil ministry, new petrol pumps must have an option of one alternative fuel

DGP said that initiative to employ jail inmates in petrol pumps was taken as in Kerala there are many projects of which prisoners are a part of and are being employed.

A petrol pump in Pune has launched 'Atmanirbhar campaign' to incorporate social distancing measures to ensure safety of its customers and employees

Its per outlet throughput at 342 kilolitres per month was nearly double that of petrol pumps operated by IOC and BPCLReliance said there was a strong traction in retail and bulk fuel sales through its network

The oil companies have been directed to also install vapour recovery systems (VRS) at new fuel stations by Central Pollution Control BoardAll multi-product dispensers at the petrol pumps shall have emergency stop button, said the authorities

The govt had last month relaxed norms for setting up petrol pumps, allowing non-oil companies to market fuel in the world's fastest growing marketAny entity seeking authorisation for retail marketing only should have a minimum net worth of at least ₹250 cr, a notification said

Introduction of BS-VI fuel will help reduce the level of certain harmful hydrocarbons produced due to incomplete combustion of fuelOne of the crucial features of BS-VI fuel is its low sulphur content

Demand for motor fuels has been rising at a fast clip, and though electric vehicles are touted as the future, classic old petrol pumps will be around so long as fossil-fuel vehicles are still road-worthy

Crisil report says there is only room for less than half, i e about 30,000 fuel pumps, if the pumps are to maintain current throughput levelsOver 80% of the petrol pumps are attached with convenience stores to keep the pump economics favourable amid slowing fuel demand