Government bars industrial, commercial users from buying bulk petrol, diesel through retail fuel pumps

The government has barred industrial, commercial and institutional users from buying petrol and diesel in bulk from retail outlets. According to an official order, the restriction will be in place for up to 90 days and has been imposed after some retail outlets reported abnormal demand growth, particularly for diesel. According to reports, the surge in demand from bulk users came due to the pricing difference. While diesel at petrol pumps costs Rs 95.20 a litre in Delhi, bulk sales are priced at Rs 134.50. The government has asked these buyers to source their requirements from bulk sale points.