Petroleum Storage Licence in India

Who typically needs Petroleum Storage Licence?

Petroleum Storage Licence is typically relevant for fuel, factory. It sits under mining & petroleum and is issued by PESO (regulator — Pan-India). Use this page as a planning brief, then complete the filing only on the official portal.

How to apply for Petroleum Storage Licence

Apply under Petroleum Rules with tanks/site safety distances. Before you start the portal form, assemble identity proofs, address proofs and bank proofs with identical spellings across PAN/Aadhaar/bank records. Keep a PDF pack under the size limits published on the official site.

How Petroleum Storage Licence fits your compliance stack

In a real compliance stack, Petroleum Storage Licence rarely stands alone. Map it beside tax registrations, state Shop & Establishment rules and municipal permissions when you have a physical premises. Authority level matters: regulator filings follow different portals and document cultures than local trade licences. Estimated fees are PESO fees. Typical processing guidance on file is Weeks to months — treat both as planning estimates, not guarantees.

Application steps

1. 1

   PESO application

2. 2

   Inspection

3. 3

   Licence

Documents required for Petroleum Storage Licence

• Site drawings

• Safety docs

Common pitfalls for Petroleum Storage Licence

• Uploading address proof that does not cover the declared premises for Petroleum Storage Licence.
• Using mismatched spellings across PAN, Aadhaar, bank proof and application form.
• Assuming a Central registration replaces State or Local permissions for the same activity.
• Ignoring renewal calendars after the first approval certificate is downloaded.

After approval

After Petroleum Storage Licence is approved, store the certificate or registration number in a shared company vault, update invoices / marketplaces / vendor onboarding forms, and add the renewal date to your compliance calendar. If you change premises, constitution or authorised signatory, check whether an amendment filing is required on the same portal.