CPCL re-enters fuel retail with first Sooper-branded outlet near Manali refinery

Chennai Petroleum Corporation opened its first company-owned company-operated Sooper fuel station near its Manali refinery, marking a return to fuel retailing. The IOC subsidiary plans 300 outlets nationwide over three years backed by ₹400 crore, with EV charging, CNG and non-fuel retail integrated into the format.

— Filed Thu, 21 May, 2026, 19:31 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

CPCL launched its first company-owned Sooper-branded fuel outlet near Manali refinery in Chennai, marking re-entry into fuel retailing. Plans 300 outlets across India over three years with ₹400 crore investment, including EV charging, CNG and non-fuel retail.

Why this matters

Marks CPCL's return to fuel retailing under the new Sooper brand, expanding beyond refining into multi-energy retail with EV, CNG and convenience formats.

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