The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has imposed a fine of Rs11 million on the owner of a petrol station in Muzaffargarh for adulterating fuel with chemicals. This move is part of OGRA’s ongoing efforts to ensure fuel purity across the country.
Following a report aired by a news channel exposing illegal oil storage, OGRA launched a targeted crackdown on fuel adulteration and unauthorized hoarding. A raid conducted at Rana Filling Station uncovered more than 135,000 litres of petrol and diesel being stored without the necessary license.
Laboratory tests on the confiscated fuel samples confirmed the presence of harmful chemical adulterants in both petrol and diesel. Investigations revealed that these petroleum products were being mixed with chemicals before distribution to various locations.
In response, OGRA has revoked the petrol pump’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) and ordered the confiscation of all machinery, equipment, and storage tanks at the facility. The district administration has been instructed to take control of all seized petroleum products.
The petrol station was operating under the banner of a private oil company, which OGRA has now decided to hold accountable and initiate further proceedings against. The authority emphasized that strict action will continue against anyone involved in illegal activities that compromise fuel quality or harm consumers’ vehicles.
