14 June,2026 02:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. File Pic
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announced a special Rs 5-per-litre discount on petrol for two-wheeler riders at 36 fuel stations across Mumbai to mark party chief Raj Thackeray's birthday.
The one-day initiative will be available from 9 am to 9 pm on June 14 and is aimed at providing some relief to commuters amid rising fuel prices and inflation, party leaders said.
Under the scheme, two-wheeler riders can avail of the discount at designated fuel stations across the city. In Mahim, the offer will be available at the petrol pump opposite Shiv Sena Bhavan.
MNS leaders said the move is part of the party's celebrations for Thackeray's birthday while also addressing concerns over the increasing cost of living. They noted that fluctuations in global crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, have added pressure on fuel costs and household budgets.
The party said the initiative is intended as a small measure to support daily commuters grappling with inflation and rising transportation expenses.
Meanwhile, the Centre has imposed temporary restrictions on industrial, commercial and institutional consumers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail fuel stations, directing them to source their fuel requirements through designated bulk supply channels instead.
The move comes amid concerns over abnormal growth in fuel demand at retail outlets, particularly for diesel, following a widening price gap between retail and bulk fuel sales.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on June 11, the restrictions will initially remain in force for up to 90 days and may be extended if required.
The ministry said the decision was prompted by disruptions in global petroleum supply chains and shipping logistics arising from the prevailing geopolitical situation in certain parts of the world.
Officials noted that the current environment has placed pressure on fuel availability and distribution networks, necessitating measures to ensure adequate supplies for ordinary consumers.
The government said it had observed unusual increases in petrol and diesel sales through retail outlets in several regions, driven largely by industrial and commercial consumers shifting their purchases from bulk supply channels to petrol pumps.
