Centre Installs Over 27,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Petrol Pumps Across India

Centre Installs Over 27,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Petrol Pumps Across India

New Delhi: India increased its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2025 with the installation of thousands of new stations at petrol pumps across the country. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas’ year-end press release, under the FAME-II government scheme, 8,932 charging stations were set up at retail outlets. Oil marketing companies also…

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Toilets In Petrol Pumps Are Only For Customers, Can’t Be Used By Public: Kerala High Court

Toilets In Petrol Pumps Are Only For Customers, Can’t Be Used By Public: Kerala High Court

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 17:33 is The fuel station owners, in their petition, have contended that the private toilets in their establishments were meant for the emergency needs of the customers. The Court passed the interim direction while considering a petition filed by Kerala’s petroleum dealers association and several individual outlet dealers. (File) The Kerala…

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Petrol Pumps Coming Closer To Your Home? Government Plans THIS Major Move

    Petrol Pumps Coming Closer To Your Home? Government Plans THIS Major Move

    Piyush Goyal: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has directed PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) to formulate a template of safety measures to allow petrol pumps to operate in areas with habitation within 30-50 metres. Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), a subordinate office under DPIIT, plays a pivotal role in administering regulatory frameworks…

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