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.
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.
Store-opening activity steady with 79 signals tracked over the last 90 days.