Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Mizoram Intensifies Efforts to Establish State Oil Depot
Mizoram wants to build an oil depot in the state.
An oil depot is a place where large amounts of fuel can be stored.
Most of Mizoram’s fuel currently comes from Assam.
Petrol stations in Mizoram can keep only about a week’s supply.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma led a meeting about the project.
Officials are looking for land that meets Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s requirements.
They will ask the central government and the North Eastern Council for help.
They will also visit nearby states to learn how their oil depots work.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss establishing an oil depot in Mizoram.
The state is identifying land and working on facilities required by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Most of Mizoram’s oil supplies currently come from Assam.
Fuel stations in the state can store fuel for only around a week.
Officials will approach the Centre and North Eastern Council and study depots in neighbouring states.
- Who
- The Mizoram government, led by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, along with state officials and petroleum dealers’ representatives.
- What
- Efforts are being intensified to establish an oil depot in Mizoram.
- When
- A meeting was held on Tuesday; the report was dated August 19.
- Where
- Mizoram, with current supplies largely coming from Assam.
- Why
- To improve fuel storage arrangements, as filling stations can store fuel for only around a week.
- Project
- Establishment of an oil depot in Mizoram
- Chief minister
- Lalduhoma
- Current supply source
- Most oil is supplied from Assam
- Existing storage capacity
- Filling stations can store fuel for around a week
- Land planning
- Suitable land is being identified according to Indian Oil Corporation Limited requirements
- External support
- The state plans to approach the Centre and the North Eastern Council
- Additional study
- Officials will examine oil depots and operating arrangements in neighbouring states