BPCL Ensures Seamless Fuel Availability Across Maharashtra; Strong Growth in Fuel Consumption Reflects Rising Mobility and Economic Activity

Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, continues to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across Maharashtra through its robust supply chain, integrated logistics network, and extensive retail presence across urban, industrial, agricultural, and tourism-driven markets.

As Maharashtra witnesses sustained economic activity, increased transportation movement, industrial growth, and a strong tourism season across several districts, BPCL has maintained seamless supplies of Petrol (Motor Spirit), Diesel (High-Speed Diesel), and LPG across the state, ensuring reliable access to energy for consumers, businesses, transport operators, farmers, and industries.

Reflecting the state’s growing energy demand, BPCL’s retail Petrol (MS) sales in Maharashtra reached over 138,500 MT during May 2026, compared to 129,320 MT during the corresponding period last year, registering a healthy growth of 7.1%. Diesel (HSD) sales recorded even stronger momentum, crossing 324,900 MT compared to 285,370 MT during May 2025, reflecting a robust growth of 13.9%.

The growth in fuel consumption highlights sustained economic activity across Maharashtra, supported by increased passenger mobility, commercial transportation, infrastructure development, industrial operations, agricultural activity, and tourism across key districts.

Mumbai, the state’s commercial capital, continued to register steady growth in fuel demand. Petrol sales increased to over 4,100 MT, recording a growth of 1.5%, while Diesel sales rose to more than 3,430 MT, reflecting a growth of 5.8% compared to the corresponding period last year.

BPCL also continues to serve millions of LPG consumers across Mumbai, supplying over 7 lakh domestic LPG cylinders, along with substantial commercial and bulk LPG volumes to support households, businesses, hotels, restaurants, and industrial establishments across the city.

Several regional markets across Maharashtra reported robust growth in fuel consumption, reflecting strong economic activity, infrastructure development, tourism, agriculture, and increasing mobility across the state.

Pune recorded Petrol (MS) sales of 22,151.45 MT in May 2026, compared to 20,202.96 MT during the corresponding period last year, registering a growth of 9.64%. Diesel (HSD) sales increased to 36,297.16 MT from 31,362.27 MT, reflecting a growth of 15.74%. BPCL also supplied 907,488 Domestic LPG cylinders, 41,215 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 3,528 FTL cylinders across the region, highlighting strong demand from Pune’s residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Nagpur witnessed Petrol sales of 8,772.13 MT, up from 8,108.09 MT last year, registering a growth of 8.19%. Diesel sales rose to 23,862.79 MT compared to 21,056.86 MT, reflecting a growth of 13.33%. During the month, BPCL supplied 147,677 Domestic LPG cylinders, 2,068 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 1,536 FTL cylinders, underlining the city’s importance as a logistics and commercial hub.

Nashik emerged as one of the strongest-performing markets, recording Petrol sales of 9,742.11 MT against 8,319.09 MT last year, reflecting a growth of 17.13%. Diesel sales surged to 24,867.60 MT from

19,203.72 MT, registering a growth of 29.49%. BPCL also supplied 446,031 Domestic LPG cylinders, 12,726 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 3,281 FTL cylinders across the region during May 2026.

Kolhapur recorded Petrol sales of 6,192.77 MT compared to 5,619.42 MT during the corresponding period last year, registering a growth of 10.20%. Diesel sales increased sharply to 9,438.02 MT from 7,701.65 MT, reflecting a growth of 22.55%. The district also accounted for 248,861 Domestic LPG cylinders, 4,569 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 177 FTL cylinders during the month.

Sangli reported Petrol sales of 3,793.06 MT against 3,403.61 MT last year, registering a growth of 11.44%. Diesel sales increased to 6,775.21 MT from 5,819.42 MT, reflecting a growth of 16.42%. BPCL supplied 152,484 Domestic LPG cylinders, 3,585 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 558 FTL cylinders across the district during May 2026.

Satara witnessed Petrol sales of 4,469.88 MT, compared to 4,115.52 MT during the corresponding period last year, registering a growth of 8.61%. Diesel sales rose to 8,498.35 MT from 6,997.52 MT, reflecting a growth of 21.45%. The district also recorded supplies of 221,460 Domestic LPG cylinders, 3,176 Commercial LPG cylinders, and 513 FTL cylinders during the month.

Ratnagiri recorded Petrol sales of 2,154.86 MT, up from 1,881.64 MT last year, reflecting a growth of 14.52%. Diesel sales increased to 3,898.76 MT compared to 3,539.67 MT, registering a growth of 10.14%. BPCL supplied 33,637 Domestic LPG cylinders and 1,423 Commercial LPG cylinders across the district during May 2026.

Sindhudurg emerged among the fastest-growing districts in Maharashtra, recording Petrol sales of 1,688.52 MT against 1,385.19 MT during the corresponding period last year, reflecting a growth of 21.90%. Diesel sales increased to 2,376.45 MT from 1,807.85 MT, registering a robust growth of 31.45%. During the month, BPCL supplied 37,512 Domestic LPG cylinders and 2,128 Commercial LPG cylinders, supported by rising tourism and economic activity across the Konkan region.

Commenting on the performance, a BPCL spokesperson said, “BPCL remains committed to ensuring reliable and uninterrupted fuel availability across Maharashtra. Our integrated supply chain, logistics infrastructure, and extensive retail network enable us to efficiently meet the evolving energy requirements of consumers, businesses, industries, farmers, and transport operators. The strong growth witnessed across several districts reflects Maharashtra’s vibrant economic activity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing mobility. We will continue to closely monitor demand patterns and ensure seamless energy access across the state.”

BPCL’s fuel stations across Maharashtra continue to operate normally with adequate inventories, supported by efficient product movement, regular stock replenishment, and coordinated logistics operations.

With a strong focus on customer service, operational excellence, and energy accessibility, BPCL remains committed to powering Maharashtra’s growth story by ensuring reliable and uninterrupted access to energy products for millions of consumers every day.