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The Maharashtra government capped diesel sales at 200 litres per vehicle per day at retail fuel stations and barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from purchasing fuel from these outlets.

Maharashtra, India

Who
Maharashtra government, Food and Civil Supplies Department, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)
What
The Maharashtra government capped diesel sales at 200 litres per vehicle per day at retail fuel stations and barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from purchasing fuel from these outlets.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:41:39 GMT · 1h 58m ago
Where
Maharashtra, India ·
Why
The restrictions are intended to prevent hoarding, black marketing and diversion of fuel, and address concerns over possible fuel supply disruptions arising from global geopolitical tensions.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This move by the Maharashtra government could affect businesses and industries that rely on retail fuel purchases, potentially increasing their operational costs and requiring changes in procurement strategies. For ordinary consumers, daily diesel purchases are capped at 200 liters per vehicle.

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