The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the working hours of petrol pumps in the State till 10 p.m. The timings were earlier restricted from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in view of the COVID-19 lockdown.
An order issued by Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam said the decision followed a request from the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department.
The Department had sought more time to avoid crowding at outlets since retail fuel stations had to be shut by 8 p.m.