OGRA, FIA empowered to fine violators, cancel licenses
An employee checks empty LPG cylinders inside the Vidyarthi Bhavan restaurant as restaurants and hotels in southern India, including the IT hub of Bengaluru, have warned of shutdowns due to disruptions in commercial LPG supply following the US-Israel conflict with Iran in Bengaluru, India, March 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters
ISLAMABAD:
The government has ordered a nationwide crackdown to ensure the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at officially notified prices, instructing regulators and enforcement agencies to take strict action against violations.
Pursuant to the Prime Minister’s directive, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued notifications to all LPG marketing companies making it mandatory to provide invoices for each delivery vehicle and clearly state gatepass prices.
Officials warned that companies that fail to declare gatepass prices could face cancellation of their licences, as part of efforts to curb overcharging and ensure transparency in the supply chain.
In coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), OGRA has deployed enforcement teams across the country to monitor compliance with the notified tariffs for April 2026.
These joint teams have been given sweeping powers, including the authority to impose fines ranging from Rs 1 million to Rs 10 million and to seal plants found in violation of authorities’ directives.
Authorities said the move was aimed at ensuring that LPG is available to consumers at government-fixed prices amid persistent complaints of overpricing in various parts of the country.
The government has authorized the OGRA and FIA teams to take all necessary measures to enforce the official pricing mechanism, signaling a tougher stance against market manipulation and illegal profiteering in the LPG sector.
