1,625 more fuel outlets for Punjab

Published on: 29 Jun 2023 at 11:20 AM

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, June 29

The three state-owned oil companies are on the aggressive expansion mode in Punjab and plans to add 1,625 retail fuel pump outlets, taking the tally to over 5,500 pumps including private firms, in the state. The expansion will cater to the emerging markets such as urban areas, upcoming highways, agricultural pockets, rural, remote and far-flung areas.

3 psus in expansion mode

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will add 585 pumps followed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) 584 pumps and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) 456 pumps in Punjab. This is one of the biggest-ever expansion in state.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will add 585 pumps followed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) 584 pumps and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) 456 pumps. This is one of the biggest-ever expansion of fuel retail network in the state. All retail outlets will be developed using the latest technology, including automation. Currently, the three oil marketing companies combined have 3,809 fuel pumps in the state.