Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the number of petrol pumps and gas stations in India has nearly doubled, increasing from 51,870 retail outlets in 2014 to over one lakh by 2025. He shared these details in a post on X following a meeting of the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which focused on diversification and energy transition.
Highlighting the transformation of India’s energy sector over the past decade, the Minister said the country has made significant progress through improved infrastructure, a more diverse energy mix, and a strong push toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the energy sector has become more resilient and robust. He also pointed out that the number of LPG distributors has increased by 127 per cent, and today, household gas pipeline connectivity extends across the entire mainland of India.
