India's Petrol Pumps Soar Past 1 Lakh, Becomes World's 3rd Largest Network

• India's fuel retail network has surpassed 1 lakh petrol pumps, nearly doubling in the last 10 years.
• The country now holds the world's third-largest network of fuel stations, trailing only the US and China.
• Public sector OMCs rapidly expanded outlets to meet vehicle growth and improve fuel access in rural and remote areas.
• Rural areas now account for 29% of petrol pumps, up from 22% a decade ago, enhancing accessibility and competition.
• Approximately one-third of these pumps now offer alternative energy facilities like CNG and electric vehicle charging.

Why It Matters: India's petrol pump network crosses 1 lakh, becoming the 3rd largest globally with significant rural and alternative energy expansion.