New Delhi, December 26, 2025
Yogesh Sharma-
India has accomplished a huge infrastructure milestone, as its petrol pump network has surpassed 100,000 outlets, putting the country third in the world after the US and China.
The rapid expansion reflects India’s growing car ownership, greater freight movement, and rising fuel demand in both urban and rural areas. Over time, oil marketing corporations have expanded petroleum retail services outside large cities to small towns, highways, and isolated places, enhancing accessibility and reducing refueling travel lengths.
State-owned fuel retailers such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum continue to drive network expansion, while private operators are increasingly expanding their reach as well. Many new establishments now accept digital payments, provide convenience services, and accommodate alternative fuels.
The increase of petrol pumps also boosts India’s logistics and transportation infrastructure, which benefits economic activity, agriculture, and industrial supply chains. At the same time, some fuel stations are being retrofitted to support ethanol-blended fuels, CNG, and EV charging, in line with India’s long-term clean energy strategy.
The number of petrol pumps in India (more than 100,000) is based on official data compiled by the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC), a statistical agency within the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. This government body collects and reports precise statistics on the country’s fuel outlets.
Here’s how the count was reported.
- According to PPAC estimates, India will have approximately 1,00,266 petrol pumps nationwide by the end of November 2025.
- This figure was extensively publicized in the media based on PPAC data.
- As a result, the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell is the official source for tallying and distributing petrol pump network data.
Crossing 100,000 fuel pumps emphasizes India’s changing mobility needs while also showcasing the size of its energy and transportation infrastructure.
“A stronger fuel network mirrors India’s expanding roads, vehicles, and economic ambition.”
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