(Kashmir Reader)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) on Saturday said it will double its petrol pumps in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in wake of growing fuel needs. According to the statement, the company said retail sales of Petrol and Diesel are increasing at the rate of approximately 8% and 4% p.a. respectively.
“Expansion of retail outlet network (Petrol Pumps) is undertaken by HPCL primarily to meet the growing fuel needs and convenience of customers in emerging markets like upcoming highways, agricultural pockets and industrial hubs in Jammu and Kashmir. The Retail Outlet network in Rural, remote and far-flung areas are also being expanded with the intention of reaching product, predominantly HSD, ensuring quality and correct price to meet the rural agricultural demand and people living in remote areas,” the company said. The expansion of Retail outlet network is expected to generate employment opportunities also for people. HPCL has now issued advertisements inviting applications from prospective candidates for setting up of petrol pumps, the statement reads.
