CNG and EV charging at a petrol pump: what is needed

Short answer

A petrol pump can add CNG with a PESO licence in Form G under the Gas Cylinders Rules 2016 PESO GCR SOP. If the CNG station is part of a pump already licensed in Form XIV, no fresh District Magistrate NOC is needed; extra land needs one PESO GCR FAQ. EV charging is a de-licensed activity under the Ministry of Power guidelines MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 5(1), though PESO approval is listed for the connection at a petrol pump MoP EV guidelines 2024, annexure III(B). Your oil company decides whether it allows either on its outlet, so ask it. As on 9 November 2026.

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Facts checked on 9 November 2026. Published by MDG Services on 9 November 2026.

Can a petrol pump add CNG or an EV charger?

In short: CNG needs a PESO licence; EV charging is de-licensed, but PESO approval is listed for the connection at a petrol pump. For CNG, a pump that already holds a Form XIV licence needs no fresh District Magistrate NOC, but added land does PESO GCR FAQ. Whether your oil company allows either is for the company to say. As on 9 November 2026.

	CNG dispenser	EV charger
Rule	Gas Cylinders Rules 2016, Form G PESO GCR SOP	Ministry of Power guidelines, 17 September 2024 MoP EV guidelines 2024
Licence	PESO circle office grants it PESO GCR SOP	None; de-licensed MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 5(1)
Other papers	Layout plan, OISD 179 check, fire cover, local clearances PESO GCR SOP	Electricity connection; PESO approval listed for petrol pumps MoP EV guidelines 2024, annexure III(B)

How does a pump add CNG?

Ask your oil company first. Its terms for CNG at a dealer's pump are not in the official sources we opened.
Apply to PESO for prior approval. It needs a scaled plan showing the area within 100 metres, proof of the land or the Form XIV licence details, and the fee PESO GCR SOP.
Build as approved, then apply for the licence with the as-built drawing, a fire cover check and clearances from the pollution board, fire department and panchayat PESO GCR SOP.
On 8 July 2026 PESO announced an online module in which one application can cover the Petroleum Rules 2002, Gas Cylinders Rules 2016 and SMPV(U) Rules 2016 for a fuel station PESO circular 8 Jul 2026.

Safety distances are in Tables IA, IB and II of the Gas Cylinders Rules PESO GCR FAQ. Read them there; we give no figures.

How does a pump add EV charging?

The Ministry of Power guidelines cover chargers at petrol pumps MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 2. The distribution company must give a new connection within 3 days in a metropolitan area, 7 days in other municipal areas and 15 days in rural areas (30 days where hilly), or 90 days if mains must be extended MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 5(2). The Government may prioritise oil company outlets for public charging MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 11(4).

Where this comes from

PESO licence SOP, Gas Cylinders Rules: Form G steps and documents.
PESO FAQ, Gas Cylinders Rules: NOC and safety distances.
PESO circular, 8 July 2026: combined application.
Ministry of Power EV guidelines, 17 September 2024: charging.

Questions people ask

01How to apply for CNG at a petrol pump?

Apply to PESO for prior approval of the layout, then for a Form G licence PESO GCR SOP. Ask your oil company first, because its terms are not in the official sources we opened.

02Can an existing petrol pump add CNG?

The Gas Cylinders Rules allow a CNG station to form part of a pump licensed in Form XIV PESO GCR FAQ. Your oil company's permission is a separate matter.

03How much does a CNG petrol pump cost?

We found no official cost figure. PESO's fee is set in Schedule V of the Gas Cylinders Rules PESO GCR SOP; equipment and building need quotes.

04Does a petrol pump need a licence for EV charging?

The guidelines call setting up and running a charging station a de-licensed activity MoP EV guidelines 2024, para 5(1). But PESO approval is listed among the documents for the electricity connection for chargers at a petrol pump MoP EV guidelines 2024, annexure III(B).

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