Q14 · UPSC current affairs · 8 September 2026 · News · LPG Refill Rules and Energy Administration

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With reference to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in India, consider the following statements:1.They are responsible for refining, distributing, and retailing petroleum products.2.They function under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as OMCs such as IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL are state-owned enterprises responsible for refining, distributing, and retailing petroleum products. Statement 2 is incorrect because OMCs operate under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

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