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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Vehicles stalled in MP CM's convoy: FIR lodged, BPCL blames heavy rains for water-mixed fuel
An FIR was filed in Ratlam after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy faced issues due to adulterated fuel. The incident prompted the state government to investigate petrol pumps. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited cited heavy rainfall as a cause. Inspections were conducted, and fuel samples were seized. Oil companies were instructed to inspect petrol pumps and ensure quality fuel. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An FIR was lodged in Ratlam on Saturday in connection with the stalling of vehicles in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy due to water-mixed fuel , an official move by the state government comes amid oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited 's claim that "unusual heavy rainfall" caused water to enter fuel storage tanks at Shakti Fuel Point in per an official release, state Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput, taking cognizance of the incident in Ratlam, directed senior officials to take necessary action by holding a meeting with oil state government has also given instructions to investigate all the petrol pumps so that quality petrol and diesel is made available to the around 10pm on June 26, all vehicles in CM Yadav's convoy stalled after filling fuel from the pump in question. The vehicles had to be pushed and parked on the side of the road and replacements called in, according to officials."In this case, an FIR has been lodged against the guilty pump operator under Section 377 of Essential Commodities Act 1955 as well as provisions of Motor Spirit and High Cost Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order 2005," the statement issued during the day statement said that the pump was immediately inspected by the officials of the Food Department of Ratlam district and samples of petrol and diesel were sent to BPCL laboratory in Indore.A total of 5995 litres of petrol and 10657 litres of diesel available at the pump were seized and sealed, the statement added."Additional Chief Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Rashmi Arun Shami held a meeting with officials of Indian Oil Corporation Limited Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on June 27 in the context of this incident. BPCL was asked to submit a detailed investigation report," it a statement, the BPCL said preliminary inspections conducted by government officials, including the Food Inspector and Tehsildar, revealed water in the underground High-Speed Diesel (HSD) tank, while the petrol (MS) tank remained assessments indicate the water presence in the diesel tank was likely due to unusual heavy rainfall in the area during the day, the PSU said."The dealer had checked both petrol and diesel tanks earlier that morning as per the standard operating procedure and no water presence was found in both the tanks. The fuel station sold high-speed diesel (HSD) to consumers prior to the time of the incident without any issues," the BPCL statement company said the outlet was promptly closed at 11.45 pm on June 26 following the directives from local authorities, while fuel samples were collected and sent for testing, with results anticipated soon."As a precaution, all sales and supplies from the outlet have been stopped and the fuel station has been closed. A formal letter to the dealership has been issued. We are actively cooperating with authorities and are implementing all necessary corrective and preventive measures," BPCL the state government's release said oil companies have been instructed to inspect all petrol pumps as per the prescribed checklist in view of the current rainy inspection will find out if water is leaking into underground fuel storage tanks, and oil companies have been directed to take all action to mitigate such problems, Shami has also directed district magistrates to form teams comprising personnel from Food, Revenue, Weights and Measures departments and oil firms to carry out inspections of fuel pumps, the statement per the statement, instructions were also given to the oil companies to make arrangements for essential civic amenities at petrol pumps like free air, drinking water and separate toilets for men and vehicles that stalled had been requisitioned for the Regional Industry, Skill and Employment Conclave MP Rise 2025 being organised in Ratlam, officials said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Madhya Pradesh: FIR filed after CM Mohan Yadav's convoy stalled by water-mixed fuel in Ratlam
An FIR was lodged in Ratlam on Saturday in connection with the stalling of vehicles in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy due to water-mixed fuel, an official said. BPCL said the outlet was promptly closed at 11.45 pm on June 26 following the directives from local authorities, while fuel samples were collected and sent for testing, with results anticipated soon.(PTI) The move by the state government comes amid oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's claim that "unusual heavy rainfall" caused water to enter fuel storage tanks at Shakti Fuel Point in Dosigaon. As per an official release, state Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput, taking cognizance of the incident in Ratlam, directed senior officials to take necessary action by holding a meeting with oil companies. The state government has also given instructions to investigate all the petrol pumps so that quality petrol and diesel is made available to the consumers. At around 10pm on June 26, all vehicles in CM Yadav's convoy stalled after filling fuel from the pump in question. The vehicles had to be pushed and parked on the side of the road and replacements called in, according to officials. "In this case, an FIR has been lodged against the guilty pump operator under Section 377 of Essential Commodities Act 1955 as well as provisions of Motor Spirit and High Cost Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order 2005," the statement issued during the day said. The statement said that the pump was immediately inspected by the officials of the Food Department of Ratlam district and samples of petrol and diesel were sent to BPCL laboratory in Indore. A total of 5995 litres of petrol and 10657 litres of diesel available at the pump were seized and sealed, the statement added. "Additional Chief Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Rashmi Arun Shami held a meeting with officials of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited on June 27 in the context of this incident. BPCL was asked to submit a detailed investigation report," it said. In a statement, the BPCL said preliminary inspections conducted by government officials, including the Food Inspector and Tehsildar, revealed water in the underground High-Speed Diesel (HSD) tank, while the petrol (MS) tank remained unaffected. Initial assessments indicate the water presence in the diesel tank was likely due to unusual heavy rainfall in the area during the day, the PSU said. "The dealer had checked both petrol and diesel tanks earlier that morning as per the standard operating procedure and no water presence was found in both the tanks. The fuel station sold high-speed diesel (HSD) to consumers prior to the time of the incident without any issues," the BPCL statement said. The company said the outlet was promptly closed at 11.45 pm on June 26 following the directives from local authorities, while fuel samples were collected and sent for testing, with results anticipated soon. "As a precaution, all sales and supplies from the outlet have been stopped and the fuel station has been closed. A formal letter to the dealership has been issued. We are actively cooperating with authorities and are implementing all necessary corrective and preventive measures," BPCL said. Meanwhile, the state government's release said oil companies have been instructed to inspect all petrol pumps as per the prescribed checklist in view of the current rainy season. The inspection will find out if water is leaking into underground fuel storage tanks, and oil companies have been directed to take all action to mitigate such problems, Shami said. Shami has also directed district magistrates to form teams comprising personnel from Food, Revenue, Weights and Measures departments and oil firms to carry out inspections of fuel pumps, the statement said. As per the statement, instructions were also given to the oil companies to make arrangements for essential civic amenities at petrol pumps like free air, drinking water and separate toilets for men and women. The vehicles that stalled had been requisitioned for the Regional Industry, Skill and Employment Conclave MP Rise 2025 being organised in Ratlam, officials said.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
BPCL blames rain after water-mixed fuel affects MP CM's convoy vehicles
After the vehicles in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy stopped working as water-mixed fuel was filled in them, the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Saturday said "unusual heavy rainfall" caused water to enter fuel storage tanks at its petrol pump in Ratlam. It also said that samples of fuel from the petrol pump were collected and sent for testing in the wake of the incident. The incident occurred on June 26 around 10 pm at the Shakti Fuels petrol pump at Dosigaon in Ratlam. Soon after refuelling there, all vehicles in the CM's convoy broke down and they had to be pushed and parked on the side of the road, according to officials. After the breakdown, the administration arranged new vehicles from Indore and also sealed the petrol pump. In a statement, the BPCL said, "We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to our customers by an isolated incident of presence of water in the diesel tank at our Fuel Station, M/s Shakti Fuel Point in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, which affected some vehicles on the evening of June 26, 2025." "Preliminary inspections conducted by government officials, including the Food Inspector and Tehsildar, revealed water in the underground High-Speed Diesel (HSD) tank. In contrast, the petrol (MS) tank remained unaffected," it said. Initial assessments indicate that the water presence in the diesel tank was likely due to unusual heavy rainfall in the area during the day. The dealer had checked both petrol and diesel tanks earlier that morning as per the standard operating procedure and no water presence was found in both the tanks, the public sector company said. The fuel station sold high-speed diesel (HSD) to consumers prior to the time of the incident without any issues, it said. Following the directives from local authorities, the outlet was promptly closed at 11.45 pm on June 26. Fuel samples were collected and have been sent for testing, with results anticipated soon. As a precaution, all sales and supplies from the outlet have been stopped and the fuel station has been closed. A formal letter to the dealership has been issued, the BPCL said. "We are actively cooperating with authorities and are implementing all necessary corrective and preventive measures," it added. The incident took place a day before CM Yadav's scheduled programme in Ratlam. Additional Collector Shalini Shrivastava earlier told PTI that shortly after refuelling at the petrol pump, the engines of cars in the CM's convoy stopped working. As soon as the complaint was received, a sample of fuel was collected from that petrol pump, and the establishment was immediately sealed, she said. The vehicles had been requisitioned for the Regional Industry, Skill and Employment Conclave MP Rise 2025 being organised in Ratlam. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TruAlt Bioenergy Secures Oil Marketing Company (OMC) Status, Set to Launch Retail Flex Fuel Network
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 12: In a landmark development for India's energy transition, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, India's largest ethanol producer and one of the country's leading integrated biofuels companies, has been officially granted authorisation as an Oil Marketing Company (OMC). Leveraging its strengths in ethanol and compressed biogas (CBG), TruAlt is now authorised to directly market clean fuels like ethanol and Bio-CNG, along with retailing Motor Spirit (Petrol) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) across India, marking a strategic entry into the country's fuel retailing sector. As one of the first private biofuel companies in India to receive this authorisation, TruAlt now joins an exclusive league of players licensed to market and retail petroleum products across the country. This recognition affirms the company's robust manufacturing capabilities and leadership in driving India's clean energy transition, empowering it to offer a seamless retail experience that integrates both biofuels and conventional fuels. TruAlt Bioenergy's entry into the fuel retail sector is both timely and transformational. Backed by its deep manufacturing strengths in ethanol and Bio-CNG, TruAlt will offer a unique retail experience that blends conventional and renewable fuels under one roof, including petrol, diesel, E93, Bio-CNG, EV charging points and battery swapping facilities. This future-ready model aligns with India's broader vision for energy security, clean mobility and decentralised fuel access. Under its OMC authorisation, TruAlt Bioenergy is committed to ensuring inclusive fuel access by establishing at least 5% of its retail outlets in notified remote areas, advancing the government's goal of last-mile energy connectivity. In the initial rollout, the company plans to launch over 100 strategically located fuel stations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, creating a robust retail network that will cater to both conventional fuels and next-generation blended alternatives, including ethanol and Bio-CNG. This expansion is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 2,000 people across urban and rural regions, contributing meaningfully to local economies and supporting India's broader energy transition goals. Commenting on the milestone, Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, said, "Securing OMC status marks a defining step in TruAlt Bioenergy's growth journey. This milestone enables us to directly serve India's evolving fuel needs while accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy. While our retail network will support conventional fuels, our greater focus will be on integrating biofuels and expanding rural outreach. By setting up outlets across high-demand corridors and remote regions, we aim to drive rural development, generate local employment, and help build a more inclusive and sustainable energy infrastructure for the country. Farmers have always been at the heart of our model. By sourcing agri-residue and biomass directly from rural communities, we are creating value at the grassroots while powering clean energy solutions like ethanol and Bio-CNG. Through this circular approach from farm to fuel and back to farm, we are returning health to the soil and wealth to the farmer, making sustainability economically empowering." As a vertically integrated player, TruAlt Bioenergy commands a 7% market share in molasses-based ethanol and 3.7% in overall ethanol supply, making it a key pillar of India's Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP). With rapid expansion underway in compressed biogas (CBG) production, the company is also poised to become one of the largest Bio-CNG producers in the country, further strengthening its leadership in the clean fuels segment. This milestone comes at a time when India's fuel economy is undergoing a structural transformation driven by rising energy consumption, expanding mobility, and a decisive national shift toward cleaner alternatives. In FY 2024-25, the country recorded its highest-ever petroleum product consumption at 239.5 million metric tonnes (MMT), led by 7.5% growth in petrol, 8.9% in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and steady gains in LPG and diesel. Over the past decade, petrol consumption has grown at a CAGR of 7.7%, reflecting the surge in personal mobility. The diesel-to-petrol ratio has dropped from 3.6 to 2.3, underscoring a clear shift in consumer preferences and offering a major inflexion point for next-generation fuel retail. "With over 2.5 crore cars sold annually, surpassing the population of many countries, India's appetite for mobility is growing at an extraordinary pace. This is our moment to shape a retail network that fuels today's growth while powering the transition to a cleaner, more intelligent, and purpose-driven mobility ecosystem," Nirani further added. India's biofuel programme is also gaining scale at an unprecedented pace. Ethanol blending in petrol has surged to 18.4% in the current ethanol supply year (ESY 2024-25), with a record 19.7% blending achieved in February 2025, bringing the country within striking distance of its 20% target. This rapid progress is opening up new opportunities for companies with integrated biofuel capabilities, especially as flex-fuel vehicles and E20-ready infrastructure become mainstream. In line with its strategy to move up the biofuels value chain and tap into high-growth global markets, TruAlt Bioenergy is actively advancing its entry into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and intends to set up a facility with an annual capacity of 10 crore litres. This is likely to position the company as one of the world's largest producers of SAF from ethanol, while also placing India at the forefront of global sustainable aviation efforts. About TruAlt Bioenergy Limited: TruAlt Bioenergy Limited is one of India's largest and most forward-looking biofuel producers, playing a pivotal role in the country's transition toward clean and sustainable energy. Positioned as a diversified leader in the bioenergy sector, the company operates five distilleries based on sugarcane juice and molasses, with a combined ethanol production capacity of 2,000 KLPD, making it the largest ethanol producer in India. TruAlt is also among the early adopters of Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. Through its subsidiary, Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited, the company operates CBG plants, which also generates solid and liquid fermented organic manure (FOM) as by-products supporting circular agriculture and waste-to-energy innovation. With its integrated biofuels platform, strategic infrastructure and a commitment to rural value creation, TruAlt Bioenergy is shaping the next phase of India's green energy landscape delivering scale, sustainability, and inclusive growth. For more information or media enquiries, please contact: - Ms. Shivaaneey Rai, TruAlt Bioenergy - +91-9545850823 / avpcomms@
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
TruAlt Bioenergy, An Ethanol Producer, Gets Oil Marketing Company Status
New Delhi: In a development push for India's energy transition, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited - country's largest ethanol producer and one of the leading integrated biofuels companies - has been officially granted authorisation as an Oil Marketing Company (OMC). With this, the company is now authorised to licensed to market and retail petroleum products, and directly market clean fuels like ethanol and Bio-CNG, along with retailing Motor Spirit (Petrol) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) across the country. Under the OMC authorisation, TruAlt Bioenergy is committed to ensuring inclusive fuel access by establishing at least 5 per cent of its retail outlets in notified remote areas, advancing the government's goal of last-mile energy connectivity, an official release by the company said. In the initial rollout, the company plans to launch over 100 strategically located fuel stations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, creating a robust retail network that will cater to both conventional fuels and next-generation blended alternatives, including ethanol and Bio-CNG. According to the company, the expansion is expected to generate employment opportunities for over 2,000 people across urban and rural regions. Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, in a statement, said, "Securing OMC status marks a defining step in TruAlt Bioenergy's growth journey. This milestone enables us to directly serve India's evolving fuel needs while accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy. While our retail network will support conventional fuels, our greater focus will be on integrating biofuels and expanding rural outreach." He added, "Farmers have always been at the heart of our model. By sourcing agri-residue and biomass directly from rural communities, we are creating value at the grassroots while powering clean energy solutions like ethanol and Bio-CNG. Through this circular approach from farm to fuel and back to farm, we are returning health to the soil and wealth to the farmer, making sustainability economically empowering." The company said that they command a 7 per cent market share of molasses-based ethanol and 3.7% of the overall ethanol supply. In FY 2024-25, India recorded its highest-ever petroleum product consumption at 239.5 million metric tonnes (MMT), led by 7.5 per cent growth in petrol, 8.9 per cent in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and steady gains in LPG and diesel. The diesel-to-petrol ratio has dropped from 3.6 to 2.3, underscoring a shift in consumer preferences. "With over 2.5 crore cars sold annually, surpassing the population of many countries, India's appetite for mobility is growing at an extraordinary pace. This is our moment to shape a retail network that fuels today's growth while powering the transition to a cleaner, more intelligent, and purpose-driven mobility ecosystem," Mr Nirani said. All About TruAlt Bioenergy Limited TruAlt Bioenergy Limited is one of India's largest biofuel producers, playing a pivotal role in the country's transition toward clean and sustainable energy. Positioned as a diversified leader in the bioenergy sector, the company operates five distilleries based on sugarcane juice and molasses, with a combined ethanol production capacity of 2,000 KLPD, making it the largest ethanol producer in India. TruAlt is also among the early adopters of Compressed Biogas (CBG) under the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. Through its subsidiary, Leafiniti Bioenergy Private Limited, the company operates CBG plants, which also generates solid and liquid fermented organic manure (FOM) as by-products, supporting circular agriculture and waste-to-energy innovation.
