ArdorComm Media News Network
March 31, 2026
The Centre has issued a gazette notification permitting the supply of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) through the Public Distribution System (PDS) in 21 States and Union Territories, responding to global geopolitical pressures impacting energy availability. The decision is intended to meet essential household needs such as cooking and lighting, particularly in regions where kerosene distribution had previously been discontinued.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has authorized select fuel outlets in kerosene-free regions to stock and distribute SKO for domestic use. As per the notification, up to two designated fuel stations per district—preferably company-owned outlets operated by public sector oil companies—will be allowed to store a maximum of 5,000 litres of kerosene.
To streamline implementation, dealers and transporters involved in the supply chain have been granted exemptions from certain licensing norms, although safety standards and monitoring mechanisms will continue to be strictly enforced.
The Ministry clarified that the provision is exclusively for household consumption and not for commercial use. The temporary measure will be applicable in States and UTs including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, among others.
The notification has taken immediate effect and will remain in force for 60 days, or until further directives are issued by the government.
Source: Newsonair