Question : RETAIL OUTLETS IN METROPOLITAN CITIES



(a): whether there is any proposal to open retail outlets in Metropolitan cities and in Hyderabad and Bangalore for high cost petrol; and

(b): if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


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


(a)&(b): The Indian Oil Corporation Limited, the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited have plans to introduce a premium grade of petrol in the major markets. The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has already introduced it in 25 retail outlets in Mumbai.