Ambani, Adani partner to use each other's fuel networks
Reliance Industries's Jio-bp venture will set up gasoline and diesel dispensers at CNG retail outlets of Adani Total Gas Ltd., according to a joint statement on Wednesday. Similarly, the Adani group and TotalEnergies JV will put up CNG dispensing units at Jio-bp's fuel pumps.
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