India’s Oil & Gas (O&G) sector is a cornerstone of its economic development, significantly contributing to its emergence as the world’s 4th largest economy. With strategic investments and robust infrastructure, the sector is poised to propel India to the 3rd position in the global economic hierarchy.
Refining Capacity & Export Growth
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Refineries: India boasts 23 refineries with a nameplate refining capacity of 258.1 MMTPA and a crude oil processing capacity of 267.7 MMT, operating at an impressive utilization rate of ~103%.
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Global Standing: Ranked as the 3rd largest refiner in Asia and 4th globally.
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Decadal Growth: Achieved ~18% growth in crude oil refining capacities from 2013 to 2023, second only to China.
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POL Exports: Exported 65.1 million tonnes of petroleum products, marking a 4.0% YoY growth, generating ₹3.8 lakh crore in revenue.
Petroleum Products: Production & Consumption
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Production: Increased from 220.7 MMT in 2015 to 284.1 MMT in 2025.
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Consumption: Grew from 165.5 MMT in 2015 to 239.5 MMT in 2025.
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CAGR:
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Motor Spirit (MS): 7.7%
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): 5.7%
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Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF): 4.6%
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High-Speed Diesel (HSD): 2.8%
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Ethanol Blending: Achieved ~19% ethanol blending in petrol.
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ATF Consumption Breakdown:
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Domestic: 73%
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International: 26%
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Military: 1%Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+1IEA Blob Storage+1
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Natural Gas: Production & Sectoral Utilization
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Production: Increased from 92.2 MMSCMD in 2015 to 98.9 MMSCMD in 2025.
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Consumption: Rose from 140.4 MMSCMD in 2015 to 197.1 MMSCMD in 2025.
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YoY Sales Growth: Approximately 6.5%.
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Sector-wise Sales Distribution:
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Fertilizer: 29%
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City Gas Distribution (CGD): 21%
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Power: 12%
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Refinery: 8%
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Petrochemicals: 5%ETEnergyworld.com+1Reuters+1
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City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network Expansion
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CNG Stations: Expanded to 8,067 stations.
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Domestic PNG Connections: 1.5 crore connections established.PRS Legislative Research+2ETEnergyworld.com+2The Times of India+2
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Commercial PNG: 45,373 connections.Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+5PNGRB+5IEA Blob Storage+5
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Industrial PNG: 20,461 connections.Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+2X (formerly Twitter)+2Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+2
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YoY Sales Growth: Approximately 15.2%.PRS Legislative Research+1IEA Blob Storage+1
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Sales Profile:
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CNG: 60%
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Industrial PNG: 30%
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Domestic PNG: 8%
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Commercial PNG: 2%
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Oil & Gas Infrastructure Network
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LNG Terminals: 8 terminals with a combined capacity of ~53 MMTPA.
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Depots & Terminals: 314 facilities.
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Aviation Fuel Stations (AFS): 302 stations.
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Pipeline Network:
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Crude Oil Pipelines: 10,445 km
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Product Pipelines: 24,130 km
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Natural Gas Pipelines: 33,151 km (23,752 km operational + 9,399 km under construction)
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Retail Outlets (ROs): 96,724 outlets, including 27,748 in rural areas.
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Average Sales per RO: 143.9 KL (MS & HSD).Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell
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Alternative Fuel ROs: 29,258 outlets.
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EV Charging ROs: 27,602 outlets equipped with EV charging facilities.
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LPG Distributors: 25,566 distributors.
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Active Domestic LPG Connections: Approximately 33 crore, including 10.33 crore under the Ujjwala scheme.
Daily Consumption Metrics
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High-Speed Diesel (HSD): 30.3 crore liters/day.
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Motor Spirit (MS): 15.5 crore liters/day.
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Packaged Domestic LPG: 53.4 lakh cylinders/day (14.2 kg each).
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Daily Cost of Clean Cooking:
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Ujjwala Beneficiaries: ~₹6/home.
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Non-Subsidized Users: ~₹15/home.
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Financial Performance of Oil Companies (PAT in ₹ Crore)
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PSU Upstream/Midstream:
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ONGC: ₹35,610
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GAIL: ₹11,312
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OIL: ₹6,114
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PSU Downstream OMCs:
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IOCL: ₹12,962
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BPCL: ₹13,275
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HPCL: ₹7,365
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PSU Stand-alone Refineries:
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NRL: ₹1,608
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CPCL: ₹174
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MRPL: ₹51
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Private Sector:
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RIL: ₹35,262
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Contribution to Government Exchequer (2024)
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Central Government: ₹4.3 lakh crore.Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+2Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+2Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell+2
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State Governments: ₹3.2 lakh crore.
Strategic Importance of Pipelines
The extensive network of underground pipelines for oil, gas, and CGD serves as the nation’s energy highways, offering the most economical, secure, and efficient mode of transportation for petroleum products.
Relevance for Professionals and Aspirants
This comprehensive data is invaluable for industry professionals and aspirants preparing for competitive exams and job interviews in the petroleum sector.
For detailed insights and state-wise data, refer to the official PPAC report: