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The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has criticized Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for inadequate planning related to storage and logistics, leading to an unnecessary expenditure of ₹470.56 crore from FY20 to FY23. BPCL hired more time chartered vessels than needed for LPG and petroleum movement without proper assessment of storage facilities.

The CAG noted that 85% of the idle cost for these vessels was attributed to LPG vessels, with utilization rates ranging from 47% to 75%. Overall, BPCL incurred an idle cost of ₹1,092.26 crore due to underutilization of chartered vessels, of which ₹470.56 crore was due to controllable factors. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas stated that infrastructure enhancements are underway and expected to be completed in FY24, though it acknowledged that idling may still occur due to various logistical challenges.