{"id":1307737,"date":"2026-03-30T09:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T03:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307737"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T03:40:36","slug":"for-next-60-days-you-can-buy-kerosene-at-petrol-pumps-across-indi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/for-next-60-days-you-can-buy-kerosene-at-petrol-pumps-across-indi\/","title":{"rendered":"For Next 60 Days, You Can Buy Kerosene At Petrol Pumps Across Indi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In response to the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the <strong>Iran conflict<\/strong>, the Indian government has taken an important step\u2014<strong>relaxing kerosene norms and allowing its sale through select petrol pumps<\/strong>. This is a temporary but strategic move to ensure energy availability at the household level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-9.09.29-AM-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1307749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-9.09.29-AM-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-9.09.29-AM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-9.09.29-AM-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-30-at-9.09.29-AM.png 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 1: Kerosene Now Available at Petrol Pumps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has allowed <strong>public sector petrol pumps to store and sell kerosene<\/strong> for household use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applies to <strong>21 states and Union Territories<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targets areas where kerosene supply had earlier been phased out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aims to improve <strong>last-mile availability for cooking and lighting needs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This essentially uses the existing petrol pump network to distribute kerosene faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 2: Temporary Relaxation for 60 Days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is <strong>not a permanent policy change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The relaxation is valid for <strong>60 days (or until further orders)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is designed as a <strong>short-term emergency measure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The government may extend or withdraw it depending on the evolving situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 3: Limited Supply Per Petrol Pump<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain control and safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each petrol pump can store <strong>up to 5,000 litres of kerosene<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically, <strong>only 2 petrol pumps per district<\/strong> are selected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures controlled distribution and prevents misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 4: Licensing Rules Relaxed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To speed up distribution, the government has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relaxed <strong>petroleum safety and licensing norms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified permissions for <strong>storage, transport, and sale<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps kerosene move faster from supply points to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 5: Triggered by Global Energy Crisis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision is directly linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iran war and Middle East tensions<\/strong> disrupting global fuel supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure on LPG and other cooking fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to ensure <strong>backup energy options for households<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerosene is being positioned as an <strong>alternative fuel safety net<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change 6: Focus on Household Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The move is specifically aimed at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooking fuel for households<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting needs in areas with limited access to alternatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong>not meant for commercial or industrial use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigger Picture: Preventing Panic &amp; Ensuring Energy Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is part of a broader strategy where the government is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increasing fuel supply buffers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting PNG and alternative fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing panic amid global uncertainty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though authorities maintain that <strong>India has adequate fuel reserves<\/strong>, such proactive measures ensure <strong>no disruption reaches households<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has temporarily allowed kerosene sales through select petrol pumps for 60 days to tackle energy supply concerns amid the Iran crisis. 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