Petrol Pump
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Viral video: Fearing shortage, people rush to buy petrol in plastic jars at Maharashtra petrol pump
Maharashtra | May 22, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTDue to the closure of numerous petrol pumps throughout the day in Maharashtra's Buldhana, whenever stocks of fuel arrive at any station, massive crowds of people can be seen rushing there to get fuel.
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Angry man throws lighter into fuel tank after being denied to smoke at Raipur petrol pump
India | Feb 20, 2026, 06:33 PM ISTWhen petrol pump staff asked the man to stop smoking, he allegedly became angry and used a lighter to set the fuel nozzle pipe on fire. And in seconds, flames spread to the motorcycle’s fuel tank and parts of the pump, creating panic among staff and customers.
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SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma, who slapped a petrol pump employee in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, suspended
Rajasthan | Oct 23, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTThe incident was reported on Tuesday when Chhotu Lal Sharma, currently posted as sub-divisional magistrate in Pratapgarh, was involved in a heated altercation with a staffer of a petrol pump that also sells CNG.
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Uttar Pradesh govt to launch 'No helmet, no fuel' drive from this date: Safety first, fuel later
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 28, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTUttar Pradesh: Oil Marketing Companies- IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL- along with petrol pump operators, have been directed to fully support the ongoing road safety campaign. Fuel station staff have been instructed not to provide petrol or diesel to customers without helmets.
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UP Shocker: Petrol pump manager shot dead for refusing to fill fuel in bottle in Bulandshahr
Crime | Apr 10, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTThe incident took place in the Sikandrabad area of Bulandshahr district, when the two motorcycle-borne men arrived at the petrol station to get their bike refilled. The Senior Superintendent of Police said an FIR has been registered and that efforts are underway to arrest the accused.
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Gujarat: Massive fire breaks out near petrol pump in Kutch, dousing operations underway | Video
Gujarat | Mar 31, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTA video from the spot shows the blaze surrounding the petrol pump as fire tenders are seen carrying out dousing operations. Plumes of smoke rose to the sky from the fierce fire.
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From January 26, 'no helmet, no fuel' for two-wheeler riders in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 14, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTThe campaign, which promotes helmets as essential life-saving devices, seeks to instil a culture of responsible road behaviour.
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12 die in massive LPG tanker explosion on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, 40 vehicles burnt
Rajasthan | Dec 20, 2024, 10:18 PM ISTThe blast took place after a LPG tanker collided with a truck near a petrol pump and many vehicles caught fire in the explosion. Over 20 fire engines were rushed to the spot and relief operations were conducted.
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Massive fire at Noida sector 37 petrol pump, shops damaged | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 12, 2024, 08:47 AM ISTThe fire broke out at around 10 pm on Tuesday night. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Fire incidents have witnessed a huge rise in the past few weeks amid a severe heatwaves.
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'Hit-and-run' law protest: Several petrol pumps jam packed as commuters fear supply shortage ahead
India | Jan 02, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTA wave of protests swept through various states as the bus and truck drivers protested against the new provisions in the 'hit-and-run' law that provides for stringent punishment for the hit-and-run cases.
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Aaj Ki Baat: 2-day strike in Rajasthan, all petrol pumps to stay closed
Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 14, 2023, 11:47 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: There are 670 private petrol pumps in Jaipur and 7650 in entire Rajasthan, dealers have called for an indefinite strike from 6 am, towards Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, although no consensus has been reached for the strike, but efforts have been made to join them as well. Talks are going on
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Rajasthan petroleum dealers announce strike, petrol pumps to remain closed today and tomorrow
Rajasthan | Sep 13, 2023, 11:42 AM ISTAll the petrol pumps will remain closed across the state from 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday and Thursday.
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FACT CHECK: Fake website claims to offer petrol pump dealerships | Know the truth
Fact Check | Jul 29, 2023, 03:02 PM ISTThere are two official websites from where the details can be obtained. On the other hand, if you want more details, you can also visit the official website of Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Indian Oil.
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Delhi: Petrol pump employee refuses to accept Rs 2,000 note, man files police complaint
Delhi | May 27, 2023, 05:47 PM ISTDelhi news: The complainant stated that he went to a petrol pump in South Extension Part-1 to fill petrol in his scooter.
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Ahmedabad: Thousands queue up at petrol pumps after rumours on whatsapp | know more
India | Jun 12, 2022, 11:26 AM ISTLong queues of two and four-wheelers were witnessed at most of the petrol pumps in Ahmedabad after rumours of a petrol shortage in the city.
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Delhi government prepares draft policy for making PUC certificate mandatory at fuel pumps
India | Mar 06, 2022, 02:40 PM ISTPetrol pumps, CNG stations and Commissioner, Transport Dept, Delhi will implement the directions in letter and spirit.
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Gurugram: 3 CNG pump employees hacked to death in Sector 31
Crime | Feb 28, 2022, 09:14 AM ISTTwo bodies were found in the room of the pump's manager, while the third was found outside.
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NEIPDA-GGU calls off 48-hour petrol pump closure protest
India | Oct 22, 2021, 06:21 AM ISTAs per the note, the pointers were earlier placed before the Oil Marketing Company (OMCs) but they didn't respond to the union demands.
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Vadodara start-up delivering diesel at home
News | Aug 26, 2021, 09:11 AM ISTAfter observing long queues of cars at fuel stations, Vadodara-based youngsters decided to launch start-up 'Fuely'.
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Jaipur gets first petrol pump operated by jail inmates
News | Mar 16, 2021, 07:32 AM ISTRajasthan's Jaipur prison opened a petrol pump that is being operated by jail inmates. This initiative is providing opportunity to prisoners to earn money. The revenue generated through the petrol pump will also be used for infrastructure development of prison.