IndianOil begins doorstep delivery of fuel for industrial and bulk customers in Chennai
New Delhi   22-Dec-2018

Indian Oil Corporation, the leading oil marketing company in the country announced that it has began delivering fuel through mobile dispensers in Chennai, which makes it the first OMC to initiate such a delivery mechanism in South India.
The 'Fuel@Doorstep' service was inaugurated by R Sitharthan, executive director and state head for Indian Oil (Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry) for delivering fuel through mobile dispensers, in the presence of V Gopalakrishnan, CGM - retail sales and state retail sales head of IndianOil for Tamil Nadu, and other senior officials from the OMC.
The fuel delivery vehicle fitted with a mobile dispenser and 6,000-litre fuel tank was flagged off at the inaugural event held at the Indian Oil Petrol Pump in Kolathur, Chennai.
At present, the industrial and bulk customers, who require fuel (Diesel) have to visit the nearest retail outlet to fuel in containers/barrels. The unique initiative aims to make it convenient for the customers to get the fuel delivered to their doorstep.
The service christened as 'Fuel @ Doorstep' would ensure hassle-free supply of fuel to end-users, which would avoid unnecessary fuel spillage, unsafe handling of fuel in containers/barrels and pilferage too.
According to Indian Oil, to make use of the service the customer can place orders through a mobile app (Repose app), with a minimum order quantity of 200-litre and for quantities exceeding 2,500-litre, the customer would need to have PESO license for storage.
Once the customer places his order, the fuel would reach the concerned Indian Oil dealer with complete details of the customer (name, mobile number, quantity required, address and time of delivery).
After receiving the receipt of the order from the customer, the mobile dispenser will reach the destination and the dispensing would commence through the automation in the designated location (geo-fenced area). As part of safety, the dispenser will be equipped with fire extinguishers and safety cones among others for demarcation of the delivery area.
Once the ordered quantity is dispensed, the customer would get an SMS and e-bill on their mobile, and for assurance, the quantity check of the mobile dispenser nozzle can be verified through the calibrated five-litre conical measure, which would be available in the vehicle.