The government barred industrial and commercial consumers from purchasing petrol and diesel from regular retail fuel stations. According to The Hindu, the government mandated that these consumers source fuel through dedicated bulk supply channels. The Economic Times reported that a cap of 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day was imposed on diesel sales. The Times of India reported that the restriction on retail sales to commercial buyers was effective for up to 90 days. The government lifted restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1, according to The Economic Times. The restriction was implemented to reduce demand growth in diesel caused by price differences between retail and bulk sales, and was intended to ensure fuel availability for ordinary consumers. The restriction was an emergency measure implemented due to disruptions in global energy trade from the Middle East conflict.