Opening a petrol pump became easy
Raipur, 14 April 2025: Taking a big decision, the Chhattisgarh government has abolished the requirement of state-level license for petroleum retail outlets i.e. petrol pumps. This change has been implemented through a notification issued by the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department on 14 November 2024. Now to open a petrol pump, businessmen will only have to follow the rules of the Central Petroleum Act. It has been made easier by removing the earlier dual permission process. What has changed and why is it important Earlier, to start a petrol pump, businessmen had to obtain a license for purchase and sale from the Food Department through the Collector. The license had to be renewed every year or once in three years. The dual process of obtaining permission from both the state government and the Center used to cost both time and money, as well as increase paperwork. Now it will be enough to follow only the rules of the Center. This will provide relief to businessmen and the process of opening a petrol pump will become faster and cheaper. This step is a big change towards promoting business in Chhattisgarh and simplifying the rules. How will businessmen benefit? Now petrol pumps will be able to start quickly with less paperwork and single level permission. New businessmen, especially small entrepreneurs and oil companies, will be able to start their work without much hassle. This reform will promote the opening of petrol pumps in rural and remote areas, where the reach of fuel is less at present.
What will be the benefit to the state and the public? This change will increase the availability of fuel in Chhattisgarh, so that people can get petrol and diesel easily. Especially in those areas, where there are less petrol pumps at present, the facility will be better. Also, opening of new petrol pumps will increase investment in the state and develop infrastructure. It also fulfills the goal of the government, which emphasizes on ease of doing business and economic development. Chhattisgarh is becoming attractive for business Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai says that the Chhattisgarh government is serious about creating a favorable environment for businesses in the state. By simplifying the rules and removing unnecessary barriers, the state is working towards facilitating industry, business and encouraging investment. This will not only benefit businessmen, but the people of the state will also get better services. This decision of the Chhattisgarh government has made it easier to open a petrol pump. This step will not only increase the access to fuel in all areas, but will also strengthen the economy of the state.