OGRA and FIA empowered to fine violators and cancel licenses
An employee checks empty LPG cylinders inside the Vidyarthi Bhavan restaurant, as restaurants and hotels in southern India, including the Bengaluru IT hub, have warned of closures amid disruptions to commercial LPG supplies, 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 supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at officially notified prices, directing regulators and law 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, mandating them to provide invoices for each delivery vehicle and clearly indicate the prices on the entry passes.
Officials warned that companies that do not declare entry pass prices could face cancellation of their licenses, 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 law enforcement teams across the country to monitor compliance with the tariffs notified by 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 seal plants that violate government directives.
Officials said the move was aimed at ensuring that LPG is available to consumers at prices set by the government, amid persistent complaints of overpricing in several 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 speculation in the LPG sector.
