Government says India's refining surplus ensures full petrol and diesel supply; capacity 258.1 MTPA
The Petroleum Ministry said on 27 May 2026 that India, the world's fourth-largest refiner with 258.1 MTPA capacity across 22 refineries, has more than adequate petrol and diesel supplies.
Summary
Calling for discipline in the use of retail fuel channels, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said India has more than adequate supplies of petrol and diesel. India is the world's fourth-largest refiner, with installed capacity of 258.1 million tonnes per annum across 22 operational refineries. Domestic consumption was 243.2 million tonnes in FY 2025-26 and petroleum product exports were 61.5 million tonnes. PSU oil marketing companies are absorbing losses, and States/UTs were asked to act against diversion and unauthorised stocking of retail fuel.
Key facts
- India's rank
- World's 4th-largest refiner
- Capacity
- 258.1 MTPA, 22 operational refineries
- Consumption FY26
- 243.2 million tonnes
- Product exports FY26
- 61.5 million tonnes
- Action
- States/UTs to curb diversion and unauthorised stocking
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the Petroleum Ministry (May 2026), what is India's rank among the world's refiners?
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Correct answer: C — Fourth
India is the world's fourth-largest refiner, with 258.1 MTPA capacity across 22 refineries.
India's installed refining capacity, as stated by the Petroleum Ministry in May 2026, is:
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Correct answer: B — 258.1 MTPA
Installed capacity is 258.1 million tonnes per annum; 243.2 million tonnes was domestic consumption in FY 2025-26.