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30 June 2026

Deregulation of petrol and diesel sales

The deregulation of fuel sales is a significant policy shift reflecting broader trends in economic liberalization and government intervention in energy markets, providing useful context for questions on industrial policy and economic growth.

1 min read Day 1 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Union government removed all restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel effective from July 1.
  • The 200-litre per consumer per day cap on diesel retail sales has been lifted.
  • Industrial and commercial consumers are now permitted to purchase fuel directly from retail pumps.
  • The government previously issued a control order on June 12 to prevent black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fuel.
  • The removal of restrictions follows an improvement in the national fuel supply situation.
  • Industrial and commercial LPG supply levels have been restored to pre-West Asia war levels, with sector-specific allocation caps removed as of June 25.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 4 in Fuel pricing and export duty policy, which has been running since 30 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the rationale behind the government's use of temporary control orders on essential commodities like fuel to manage supply chain disruptions and ensure retail availability. 150 words
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  2. How do geopolitical conflicts in regions like West Asia impact India's energy security and domestic fuel supply management? Analyze the policy instruments available to the government to mitigate such external shocks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following measures was taken by the government on June 12 to address the fuel supply situation?

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