Petrol Pump License: You too can become a petrol pump owner! Just follow these steps and earn a bumper profit!
Petrol Pump License: Wondering how to become a petrol pump owner? Then this news is for you. It will explain the entire process: eligibility, investment, land, license, and necessary certificates. Just follow the correct steps and become the owner of your own petrol pump. Whether rural or urban, you will earn a bumper profit.
Petrol Pump License: Imagine people stopping at your petrol pump every day on the roadside, filling up their vehicles with petrol, and you enjoying the earnings. Sounds easy, right? But in reality, becoming a petrol pump owner requires certain rules and fees and funds. Don't worry, we'll explain it in simple terms. So, if you're also wondering, "Brother, how do I become a petrol pump owner?", just pay attention for 5 minutes. We'll tell you the age, education, investment, license, and land requirements. How to complete everything and start your own petrol pump.
Eligibility for a Petrol Pump – Are You Fit?
Age: 21 to 55 years
Nationality: Indian citizen (NRIs must have lived in India for at least 182 days)
Education:
General Category: 12th pass
SC/ST/OBC: 10th pass
Urban areas: A Graduate is preferred
No education limit for freedom fighters in the CC2 category
How much money is required?
Rural areas: 15–20 lakhs
Urban areas: 30–35 lakhs (if you own the land)
Where to get the money?
Bank deposits
Bonds and shares
Mutual funds
National Savings Certificates
Postal schemes and savings accounts
Keep in mind that only 60% of mutual funds and shares will be counted as investment.
Land Required – How Large a Plot Is Required?
Size: 800–1200 square meters
Location:
Regular Retail Outlet → Highway, Urban, and Semi-Urban Areas
Rural Retail Outlet → Village, but not on a National Highway
License and Fees – What Are the Charges (Petrol Pump License)
The license fee for opening a petrol pump is ₹18 per kiloliter for high-speed diesel at 16 km/liter and ₹48 per kiloliter for 41 km/liter. The application fee is ₹1000 for a regular outlet and ₹100 for a rural outlet, with SC/ST/OBC categories receiving a 50% discount.
Under the fixed fee scheme, if the applicant owns the land, the payment is ₹15 lakh for a regular outlet and ₹5 lakh for a rural outlet. If the land is owned by the company, the payment is ₹30 lakh for a regular outlet and ₹10 lakh for a rural outlet. Note that the application, license, and fixed fees are all non-refundable.
How to Apply
Major oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Indian Oil (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), Reliance Petroleum, Essar Oil, and Shell India publish advertisements on their websites or in newspapers to apply for a petrol pump. Applicants can fill out the form online or apply by post. If multiple applicants apply in an area, winners are selected through a lottery or bidding process.
Required Certificates and Permissions
Verified Location Documents
NOC from Licensing Authority
Permission from Municipal Corporation and Fire Safety
Required Certificates from Other Departments
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