Smart Petro Card Management System

Abstract

The increasing adoption of automation and embedded technologies has highlighted the importance of secure and efficient fuel management solutions. Conventional fuel dispensing systems commonly depend on manual supervision, which may result in issues such as fuel pilferage, inaccurate dispensing, and inadequate transaction documentation. To address these challenges, this study proposes a Smart Petro Card Management System that automates and secures the fuel distribution process using embedded technologies.The proposed system is developed around an Arduino microcontroller that acts as the primary control unit. It integrates RFID-based user identification, biometric fingerprint authentication, wireless communication, and automated pump control. Each authorized user is assigned an RFID card containing a unique identification code. When the card is scanned by the RFID reader, the system retrieves the stored information and initiates a verification process. For enhanced security, fingerprint authentication is incorporated to validate the identity of the user before granting access to fuel dispensing.The implementation of the proposed system enhances transparency and security in fuel distribution by restricting access to authorized users only. It minimizes fuel theft, improves monitoring of fuel transactions, and ensures efficient fuel management. The system can be effectively applied in petrol stations, industrial fuel management systems, and fleet fuel monitoring applications.

DOI: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2026-16161413