Investment in fuel stations (which deal in CNG, petrol, or both) has increased by an estimated 30% in the last three years. This is because fuel stations are considered to be profitable investments, generating a return on investment (RO1) of almost 100% within a year . The construction and setting up costs of a fuel station range between five and eight million rupees, in addition to the cost of the plot. However, as fuel stations pose security hazards, before you can begin construction, you have to obtain permission from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources (MP & NR), as well as the Master Plan and Environment Control Department (MP & ECD).<\/p>