Know about preparing to start a petrol pump business | পেট্রল পাম্প এর ব্যবসা শুরু করার প্রস্তুতি সম্পর্কে জানুন।

Starting a petrol pump (fuel station) in India involves getting multiple licenses and approvals from different government departments.

Here's a general breakdown of the requirements for obtaining a petrol pump license in India, which can be adapted for similar contexts elsewhere:

✅ 1. Eligibility Criteria

Age: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 55 years (varies slightly depending on oil companies).

Education: Minimum 10th standard pass (Rural) or 12th standard pass (Urban).

Financial Requirement:

For rural outlets around : ₹25 lakh or more.

For urban outlets around : ₹35 lakh or more.

Assets can include savings, bank balance, bonds, etc.

✅ 2. Land Requirements

Ownership or lease land (with proper documentation).

Location must be on a main road/highway with good vehicle movement.

Minimum land size typically required:

Urban: 800 to 1200 sq. meters

Rural: 1200 to 2000 sq. meters

✅ 3. Application Process

Petrol pump licenses are offered through advertisements or tenders by major Oil Marketing Companies  like:

Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)

Bharat Petroleum (BPCL)

Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL)

JIO

NAIKA

Apply online through their official portals as abovementioned companies then starting following up and proceed as per respective  norms. 

✅ 4. Documents Required

Identity & Address Proof

Educational Qualification Certificates

Land documents (sale deed/lease agreement with NOC)

Financial documents (bank statements, ITRs, etc.)

Site map and photographs

Caste Certificate (if applying under reservation category)

✅ 5. Approvals and Licenses Needed

Once selected, you’ll need the following:

License / Approval    Issuing Authority

Explosive License (for fuel storage)    Petroleum and Explosives Safety Org. (PESO)
NOC from Fire Department
NOC from ENV Dept. 
NOC from Land Dept.
Etc.