Question : OBJECTIVES OF SETTING UP JUBILEE PUMPS

(a) whether the objective of Jubilee pumps was to provide the fuel filling facilities with additional multiple facilities in virgin markets alongwith national Highways;

(b) the number of such pumps that have been installed in virgin markets;

(c) the economic feasibility report of these pumps;

(d) whether the scheme has resulted into competition among Public Sector Undertakings and causing wastage of money;

(e) the break-up of average cost of selling MS and HSD on these pumps;

(f) whether the Government propose to re-monitor the scheme of Jubilee Pumps; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) The concept of setting up of Jubilee Retail Outlets on highways was mooted to fulfil the demand and aspirations of travellers comprising tourists and truckers for fuels along with multiple associated facilities. As per guidelines issued by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, it is not necessary that the Jubilee Retail Outlet should be in a virgin market.

(b): There are 5 Jubilee Retail Outlets set up in virgin markets.

(c)&(d): For setting up Jubilee Retail Outlets, the oil companies assess that adequate potential exists to justify additional outlets over and above the existing outlets and the Marketing Plan locations in the area.

(e): Average cost varies from location to location as the same is related to the sales volume of the Jubilee Retail Outlet.

(f)&(g): The Scheme of Jubilee Retail Outlets has been discontinued.