PSU fuel pumps see sales surge as buyers shift from bulk, private retailers

Petrol and diesel sales at retail outlets run by state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have risen sharply as customers shifted away from bulk fuel purchases and private retailers.

Speaking to reporters, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural said petrol demand has increased more than 30% in around 150 districts, while 14 districts have seen sales more than double in the past one month.