New Delhi, May 24 -- India's clean fuel push got a new layer of consumer protection on May 24, 2026, as the Department of Consumer Affairs widened the role of Government-Approved Test Centres to include verification of petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG, LNG and hydrogen dispensers.

The amendment to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, is being positioned as a step to improve measurement accuracy at the pump while easing the load on state departments.

"The move is expected to enhance the availability of verification services, improve efficiency and support the growing adoption of cleaner fuels across the country," the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in its release. Until now, GATCs have ...