Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the fast-tracking of reforms at OGRA.
- OGRA has made significant progress in monitoring oil supply through digital systems.
- The PM emphasized the need for transparency and modern technology in the sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed relevant ministries and institutions to expedite necessary legal, administrative, and policy measures for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) reforms during a high-level meeting on Friday.
The PMO statement noted that OGRA had made significant progress in monitoring the oil supply chain from ports to petrol pumps through digital systems. These include the National Monitoring Dashboard, Tanker Track and Trace System, Depot-Tank Telemetry, Rahguzar Mobile App, Digital Sales Entry System at petrol pumps, and the Central Monitoring Cell.
During July 2026, OGRA identified multiple incidents of hoarding, supply disruptions, and other violations through a data-based special campaign. Show-cause notices and legal actions were initiated against those involved.
The PM also highlighted OGRA’s comprehensive reform program, which includes digitalisation, reconstitution of the enforcement system, establishment of a compliance wing, reforms in the licensing system, effective management of legal affairs, strengthening financial resources, and reorganisation of the institutional structure.
Addressing the meeting, the PM said, 'The implementation of the government's reform agenda should be ensured uniformly across all institutions. Taking the modern tracking system of the FBR as a model, a stringent monitoring system for the transportation of fuel across the country should be established.'
He further stressed that modern technology and software, along with digital monitoring from ports to petrol pumps, should be applied. The PM also called for appointing experts with good reputations from the private sector to enhance OGRA’s capacity.
The premier added, 'By reorganising OGRA, appointments of experts for each sector and position should be made on merit through a transparent process.'
PM Sharif directed that modern digital systems be fully activated as soon as possible to ensure complete transparency in the oil and gas sector, effective monitoring, and the elimination of hoarding and illegitimate practices.
The PM concluded by stating, 'The government will provide all kinds of professional expertise for OGRA’s reforms and reorganisation. The government will protect every penny of the public; no one will be allowed to exploit the public or interfere in the system.'
'The implementation of the government's reform agenda should be ensured uniformly across all institutions.'
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
'By reorganising OGRA, appointments of experts for each sector and position should be made on merit through a transparent process.'
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
