India's Petrol Pump Network Doubles in a Decade, Ranks 3rd Globally!

• India now boasts 100,266 petrol pumps by November 2025, a significant increase from 50,451 in 2015, effectively doubling in a decade.
• Globally, India ranks third in the number of petrol pumps, behind the US (196,643) and China (115,228).
• Public sector companies like Indian Oil Corporation (41,664), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (24,605), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (24,418) dominate.
• Rural areas have seen substantial growth, with their share of pumps increasing from 22% to 29% over the last decade, improving fuel accessibility.
• New stations are integrating Central Nature Gas (CNG) and EV charging facilities, signaling a shift towards environmentally friendly vehicle infrastructure.

Why It Matters: India's fuel infrastructure rapidly expands, doubling pumps in a decade and ranking 3rd globally.