Pakistan oil (Refining, Blending, Transportation, Storage and Marketing) Rules, 2016
The Pakistan Oil (Refining, Blending, Transportation, Storage and Marketing) Rules, 2016, issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the Petroleum Act, provide a comprehensive legal framework for licensing and regulating petroleum activities in Pakistan. These rules cover refining of crude oil, production of lubricants and greases, transportation via pipelines, commercial storage, and marketing of petroleum products, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with environmental and technical standards.
All activities require a license from OGRA, with applicants needing site possession, environmental and local government approvals, infrastructure readiness, and compliance with technical standards. Licenses are issued initially for construction or setup and later for operational periods, renewable periodically. Refineries, blending, and reclamation plants must maintain minimum stocks, submit production plans, and sell only to authorized entities. Marketing companies must ensure correct measurement, product specifications, consumer complaint redressal, and price transparency. Lubricant marketing and oil testing facilities are similarly regulated.
OGRA exercises oversight through inspections, sampling, and testing of petroleum products to prevent adulteration or substandard supply. Licenses are non-transferable without approval, and violations may result in fines of up to ten million rupees. Overall, these rules provide a structured, enforceable, and transparent framework to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across Pakistan’s petroleum sector.
