IOC's Lotus Xangpo petrol pump world's highest altitude outlet

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 18:46

Besides cutting greenhouse gas emission, "the solar power generation system enables the retail outlet to save about Rs 30,000 per month," it said, adding that the investment in putting up the solar system is recoverable in about 18 months.

Oil retailers to open 35,600 new outlets in next 3 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 18:07

The country has 51,870 petrol pumps with Indian Oil Corp (IOC) being the market leader with 23,993 outlets, followed by Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) with 12,869 pumps and Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) with 12,123 outlets.

Get mini LPG cylinders at petrol pumps, grocery stores soon

Last Updated: Thursday, December 25, 2014, 17:08

In a bid to make cooking gas (LPG) easily available to consumers, 5-kg mini LPG cylinders will now be available at select petrol pumps and neighbourhood grocery stores besides regular gas agencies in almost all major cities.

Mandatory PUC certificate move put off by 3 months

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 22:00

In a respite to thousands of motorists, Delhi Government on Friday deferred by three months its decision to make Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate mandatory for refuelling of vehicles.

Moily launches LPG portability, sale of 5-kg cylinders at petrol pumps

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 23:16

M. Veerappa Moily launched the sale of five-kg cooking gas cylinder here at the non-subsidised rate of Rs.492 per cylinder, including taxes.

LPG portability, 5-kg cylinders at petrol pumps from today

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 10:57

Cooking gas (LPG) will now be available at selective petrol pumps in metro cities from Saturday as the Oil Ministry has allowed sale of small 5-kg cylinders at retail outlets.

Govt allows LPG portability, to sell small cylinders at petrol pumps

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 15:08

Cooking gas (LPG) will now be available at select petrol pumps in metro cities after the Oil Ministry has allowed sale of small 5-kg cylinders at retail outlets.

Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 12:41

After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for cheap liqour.

BBA student held for looting two petrol pumps in UP

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 16:44

A BBA student has been arrested for allegedly looting two petrol pumps at Mansoorpur village in the district, a senior police official said on Tuesday.

Govt bars oil PSUs from setting up self-funded petrol pumps

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 16:50

With petrol pumps mushrooming all over the country, the government has barred oil PSUs from setting up new outlets at their investment.

Petrol pumps in Maharashtra to operate 9-5 only

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 12:29

Toughening their stance on enhanced commission, petrol dealers all over Mumbai and Maharashtra have resorted to a single shift 9-5 operation, jolting lakhs of vehicle owners.

RIL to reopen petrol pumps in Gujarat, to sell at par with PSUs

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 20:57

Reliance Industries will reopen its retail petrol pumps in Gujarat and begin selling the fuel at the same price as charged by PSU oil companies, the company said on Saturday.