Kerosene at Petrol Pumps: Govt Relaxes Rules for 60 Days, Boosts Accessibility

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas allows kerosene sales at petrol pumps for 60 days to aid common people.
• Selected public sector petrol pumps, up to two per district, can store and sell 5,000 liters of kerosene.
• Facility implemented in 21 states and union territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi.
• Temporary exemptions granted for some license rules, but safety guidelines remain mandatory.
• Kerosene strictly for domestic use (cooking and lighting) and sold only at state-identified petrol pumps.