Energy & Petrochemicals #diesel#fuel
India caps diesel sales after bulk users divert 3.5 lakh tonnes to retail outlets
The Indian government capped diesel sales at retail outlets after bulk industrial and commercial users diverted 3.50 lakh tonnes to retail stations in May 2026, driven by a ₹40-42 per litre price gap. The Oil Ministry limited sales to 200 litres per person per day and reported 1,330 FIRs filed since March in LPG cases. The diversion affected 80 districts with over 30% sales shift.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source