'After Review Of Supply Situation...': Govt Lifts Curbs On Petrol, Diesel Imposed During West Asia War

Published 29 June 2026 · world

'After Review Of Supply Situation...': Govt Lifts Curbs On Petrol, Diesel Imposed During West Asia War Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 21:21 IST

'After Review Of Supply Situation...': Govt Lifts Curbs On Petrol, Diesel Imposed During West Asia War Published By, Last Updated: June 29, 2026, 21:21 IST The temporary regulatory measures introduced on June 12 would stand withdrawn with effect from July 1. Rapid Read The government said improved fuel supply conditions have allowed normal distribution to resume across the country. (IMAGE: PTI FILE) The Centre on Momday lifted the temporary restrictions on the sale and distribution of petrol and diesel imposed earlier this month to prevent hoarding and diversion of fuel during disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. In an order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the government said the temporary regulatory measures introduced on June 12 would stand withdrawn with effect from July 1 after a review of the country’s petroleum product supply situation. The restrictions were imposed after the government kept retail prices of petrol and diesel unchanged despite a sharp rise in international crude prices during the conflict in West Asia.

The resulting price gap between retail and bulk fuel sales had prompted some industrial, commercial and institutional consumers to purchase fuel from retail outlets, leading to instances of diversion, hoarding and black marketing, the ministry said. Under the June 12 order, retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies were directed to limit the sale of High Speed Diesel (HSD) to 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day. Industrial, institutional and commercial consumers were also required to procure fuel through designated consumer pumps instead of retail outlets. The ministry said the measures were introduced to ensure uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel for retail consumers while preventing misuse of subsidised retail supplies. “Following a review of the supply situation of petroleum products in the country, the Government has concluded that the temporary regulatory measures are no longer required in the public interest," the ministry said.

It added that the temporary curbs had helped maintain adequate fuel availability across the country and that their withdrawal reflected improved supply conditions and the restoration of normal distribution arrangements. US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran had requested a meeting that would take place in Doha on Tuesday, signalling fresh diplomatic engagement despite recent tensions in West Asia. “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later said US envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner would travel to Qatar for high-level meetings this week. An AFP source familiar with the discussions said US and Iranian officials were expected to meet in Doha to discuss implementation of the agreement reached earlier this month, although Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied reports that technical talks had been scheduled for this week.