New Delhi: According to a gazette notification issued on March 29, the government has relaxed petroleum safety and licensing norms in order to facilitate the distribution of kerosene to households.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has enabled ad-hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene oil (SKO) for lighting and cooking across 21 states and Union Territories,citing the geopolitical situation affecting energy supplies worldwide.
As part of the norms, selective petrol pumps operated by public sector oil marketing companies will be allowed to store and dispense kerosene. Each allocated outlet can stock up to 5,000 litres, with two such service stations allowed per district.
The notification also states exemptions from certain licensing requirements under the Petroleum Rules,2002, for dealers and transport vehicles handling kerosene. The decision is aimed at expediting storage, movement and last-mile distribution.
Safety protocols and operational guidelines issued by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) will remain as it is.
The move comes into immediate effect and remains valid for 60 days or until further orders whichever is earlier.
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