OGRA, FIA empowered to fine violators, cancel licences
An employee checks empty LPG cylinders inside Vidyarthi Bhavan restaurant, as restaurants and hotels in southern India, including the IT hub of Bengaluru, have warned of shutdowns amid disruptions in commercial LPG supply, following the U.S.-Israeli 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, directing regulators and enforcement agencies to take strict action against violations.
Acting on the prime minister’s directive, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued notices to all LPG marketing companies, making it mandatory to provide invoices for every delivery vehicle and clearly state prices on gate passes.
Officials warned that companies failing to declare prices on gate passes could face cancellation of their licences, as part of the efforts to curb overcharging and ensure transparency in the supply chain.
In coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), OGRA has dispatched enforcement teams across the country to monitor compliance with the notified rates for April 2026.
These joint teams have been granted sweeping powers, including the authority to impose fines ranging from Rs1 million to Rs10 million and to seal plants found violating government 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 authorised OGRA and FIA teams to take all necessary measures to enforce the official pricing mechanism, signalling a tougher stance against market manipulation and illegal profiteering in the LPG sector.
