Decide the type of fuel outlet: regular retail petrol pump, company-owned company-operated outlet, dealer-owned dealer-operated outlet, or highway/urban site
Check eligibility criteria of oil marketing companies such as IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, or private fuel companies
Arrange the required land as per company and regulatory norms
Ensure land title is clear, marketable, and free from disputes
Verify land use conversion for petroleum retail outlet if required by local authority
Check site suitability, road access, frontage, traffic density, and safety distances
Apply when oil companies issue dealership advertisements or location tenders
Submit the dealership application with identity, financial, and land documents
Meet the minimum educational, age, nationality, and financial eligibility conditions
Provide proof of funds for land, infrastructure, and working capital
Undergo selection process, scrutiny, interview, and field verification
Obtain dealership letter of intent after selection
Complete land acquisition, lease, or agreement as required
Get approvals from local municipal authority, district administration, and revenue office
Obtain NOC from fire department
Obtain petroleum storage and installation approvals from PESO
Secure pollution control consent if applicable
Obtain building plan approval from competent authority
Construct the outlet as per oil company and PESO specifications
Install underground storage tanks, dispensing units, pipeline systems, and safety equipment
Arrange electricity connection, water supply, and drainage
Complete electrical safety certification and earthing requirements
Install CCTV, signage, fire extinguishers, and emergency systems
Recruit trained staff and complete mandatory safety training
Execute dealership agreement with the oil company
Deposit security amount and other required fees
Complete final inspection by the oil company and statutory authorities
Obtain petroleum retail outlet commissioning approval
Start operations only after receiving all clearances and supply activation
Maintain compliance with safety, tax, labor, and environmental rules
Renew licenses, permissions, and insurance as required