Andhra Pradesh bans bulk fuel sales at 4,500 outlets, caps container fills at 200 litres
Andhra Pradesh has implemented new regulations restricting bulk fuel sales at approximately 4,500 petrol and diesel outlets due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Civil Supplies Department has mandated that fuel can only be dispensed directly into vehicle tanks or approved containers, with a maximum fill limit of 200 litres. Violations of these regulations may result in penalties under the Essential Commodities Act and other laws.
- ▪The new rules apply to around 4,500 petrol and diesel outlets in Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪Fuel can only be filled directly into vehicle tanks or approved containers, with a maximum of 200 litres.
- ▪Violations of the order will attract action under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
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Citing austerity measures over fuel supply because of the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Department earlier this month issued strict new rules to around 4,500 petrol and diesel outlets for fuel sales across the State.In an official order dated May 4, 2026, Civil Supplies Commissioner K. Kanna Babu directed all District Collectors to ensure that petrol pumps fill fuel directly into vehicle tanks only.At a glance4,500Petrol and diesel outlets in Andhra Pradesh covered by the new rules200 LMaximum permitted for fills into approved containers8.9% / 15.3%Growth in petrol and diesel supplies, first fortnight of May 202632.90 lakhLPG cylinders delivered in Andhra Pradesh this monthUnder Condition 16(4) of Form XIV of the Petroleum Rules, 2002, and the guidelines…
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