HPCL Dealers Allege Forced Push Of Premium 'Power' Petrol Over Regular Fuel
HPCL dealers, through CIPD, accuse the oil marketer of throttling regular petrol indents to force outlets to sell premium 'power petrol'—dearer by roughly Rs 19/litre. The body has flagged Essential Commodities Act concerns, citing the practice as contrary to the PM's austerity appeal.
What happened
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation · HPCL dealers, via CIPD, allege the oil marketer is pressuring fuel retail outlets to push premium 'power petrol' over regular
Key facts
- Rs 19 per litre
Why this matters
Dealer-channel friction at HPCL opens partnership and acquisition windows for rival OMCs and private retailers to court disgruntled franchisees on regular-fuel availability terms.