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Petrol bunk operators directed to improve fuel quality and consumer facilities

District Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran on Sunday (November 15, 2026) directed petrol bunk operators in Chittoor district to strictly maintain fuel quality, ensure correct quantity, and provide better facilities to consumers.

At a meeting with petrol bunk owners and officials at the Collectorate here, the Joint Collector said that there would be zero tolerance for violations of prescribed standards. He asked operators to provide drinking water, clean toilets, air filling machines, and first aid kits at all fuel stations.

Referring to the Andhra Pradesh Petroleum Products (Licensing and Regulation of Supplies) Order, 1980, he said a valid licence was mandatory for running fuel stations. He added that complete applications for Form B licences should be processed within 15 days to avoid unnecessary delays.

  • petrol
  • bunk
  • fuel
  • quality
  • consumer
  • operator
  • facility

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