Trademark Registration for Petroleum & Fuel Brands in India (2026)

📅 May 2, 2026 • 🕐 9 min read • ✍ IP India Research Desk

✅ Quick Answer: Petroleum products, fuels, and lubricants register under Class 4. Fuel station services register under Class 37. Government fee: ₹4,500 (MSME) or ₹9,000 (company) per class.

Classes for Petroleum & Fuel Businesses

Product/Service	Class
Petroleum, diesel, petrol, kerosene	Class 4
Lubricating oils, greases	Class 4
Engine oils, transmission fluids	Class 4
Candles, wax	Class 4
Petrol pump / fuel station services	Class 37
Petroleum trading / distribution	Class 35
Gas / LPG products	Class 4

Lubricant Brand: India's Most Counterfeited Petroleum Product

India's lubricant industry (₹40,000 crore+) is heavily counterfeited. Engine oils and greases sold under established brand names (Castrol, Mobil, Gulf, Shell, Servo) are frequently duplicated by unorganised manufacturers:

Counterfeit engine oils cause engine damage — severe brand reputation consequences for genuine manufacturers
Registered trademark enables FIR filing under Section 103/104 (Trade Marks Act) and Section 420 IPC (cheating)
Police raids on counterfeit lubricant stockists are enabled by trademark registration

Petrol Pump Brand Trademark

Fuel stations under branded networks (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, Essar, Reliance) operate under dealer agreements. Independent fuel stations and private pump networks:

File in Class 37 for the fuel station service brand
Class 35 for the petroleum distribution/trading business brand
Registration prevents nearby stations from using confusingly similar names

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) & EV Charging Brands

India's alternative fuel sector is growing rapidly:

CNG station brands file in Class 4 (gas as fuel) and Class 37 (fuelling services)
EV charging station brands file in Class 9 (electrical apparatus) and Class 37 (vehicle services/charging)
These are emerging brand categories with lower trademark competition — early filing establishes strong market position

Frequently Asked Questions

Which class for lubricants and engine oil?

Class 4 — industrial oils, lubricants, fuels, and illuminants.

Can a private petrol pump trademark its brand?

Yes — private fuel station operators and independent petroleum distributors can register their brand in Class 37 (fuel station services) and Class 35 (petroleum distribution).

My lubricant brand is being counterfeited — what should I do?

With a registered trademark: (1) File a police FIR for trademark infringement under Section 103/104, (2) Apply for search and seizure warrants for counterfeit stock, (3) File for civil injunction, (4) Lodge complaint with BIS for counterfeit petroleum products.

Does petroleum distribution need a trademark?

If you are building a branded petroleum distribution network, trademark registration in Class 35 (distribution services) and Class 4 (petroleum products) protects your brand identity from competitor copying.

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