The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has suggested a plan to distribute aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to both existing and forthcoming airports via pipelines that can be accessed by any supplier. This initiative aims to foster competition and reduce fuel expenses.
Presently, ATF is transported primarily via road and rail networks, with only a select few airports connected to pipelines. In cases where pipelines exist, they are not accessible on an open basis. This implies that only the company responsible for laying the pipeline has the authority to supply jet fuel to airlines.
