The government has restricted private oil marketing companies (OMCs) from importing high-speed diesel, in a policy move aimed at regulating fuel supply and managing market dynamics.
According to officials, the decision centralises diesel importation channels and is intended to ensure stability in pricing, supply consistency, and oversight of petroleum distribution.
Industry stakeholders say the move will shift greater responsibility for diesel imports to designated state-linked mechanisms, reducing the role of private importers in this segment.
Authorities have not yet provided detailed explanations on whether the restriction is temporary or part of a broader long-term energy policy adjustment.
The development is expected to impact fuel supply operations and may influence procurement strategies within the downstream oil sector.