However, since there is a push by the government to explore the opportunities state-run Indian Oil Corporation has been asked to look for methods for trial, added the person. RIL is looking to expand its motor fuel retail business. According to its annual report for 2016-17 the company has 1,221 operational outlets. “RIL’s fuel outlets registered significant volume growth with year-end exit throughput more than double the industry average, highlighting the superior customer experience and value added offerings,” the report noted. The company is looking to have a pan-India presence in the segment through expansion of its network in unrepresented and new markets. However, according to a second person mentioned above, the challenge it faces is that the state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) already occupy the best locations across the country. The country has a total of 59,500 retail outlets of which almost 95% are run by OMCs. The second person added that home delivery of motor fuel is one of the ways through which the company can establish its presence in areas already occupied by other operators. Earlier, Bengaluru-based ANB Fuels under the brand name MyPetrolPump had started home delivery of diesel in parts of the city through customised

The second person added that home delivery of motor fuel is one of the ways through which the company can establish its presence in areas already occupied by other operators. Earlier, Bengaluru-based ANB Fuels under the brand name MyPetrolPump had started home delivery of diesel in parts of the city through customised bowsers. However, PESO directed fuel retail outlets to not sell diesel to the company citing safety concerns. As per a right to information (RTI) filed by Ghaziabad-based Tikendra Kumar last year, currently there is no government policy on home delivering petrol or diesel for vehicles. FE has reviewed a copy of the RTI. A PESO official refused to comment on being asked if the authorities are thinking of changing the rules regarding storage and transportation of fuel. According to current rules, there is no requirement of

A PESO official refused to comment on being asked if the authorities are thinking of changing the rules regarding storage and transportation of fuel. According to current rules, there is no requirement of licence for transport or storage of petroleum class B (non-bulk) in quantity not exceeding 2,500 litres and in receptacle not exceeding 1,000 litres. Class B petroleum includes diesel but not petrol.