Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to introduce a nationwide Fuel Tracking system to improve monitoring of petroleum movement across Pakistan. The initiative aims to reduce fuel hoarding, strengthen oversight, and improve transparency in the oil supply chain.
The decision was announced during a high-level meeting focused on reforms in the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). The prime minister said modern technology should be used to monitor fuel movement from ports and refineries to petrol pumps across the country.
The proposed Fuel Tracking system will follow the model used by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Officials believe the digital mechanism will help authorities track fuel transportation in real time and identify irregularities more effectively.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz also called for major institutional reforms within Ogra. He directed officials to improve the regulator’s performance by hiring experienced private-sector professionals through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
The government believes stronger technical expertise will improve Ogra’s ability to regulate the petroleum sector and respond to market challenges.
The prime minister also instructed authorities to speed up the implementation of Pakistan’s refinery upgradation policy. He stressed that modern refineries are essential for improving fuel quality and ensuring a stable energy supply.
In addition, he directed regulatory authorities to strengthen coordination with their respective ministries. Better communication between institutions is expected to improve policy implementation and regulatory performance.
During the briefing, Ogra officials shared updates on the digital transformation of the petroleum sector. They informed the prime minister that several monitoring systems have already been introduced to improve oversight.
These digital tools include the National Monitoring Dashboard, the Tanker Track and Trace System, Depot Tank Telemetry, the Rahguzar Mobile App, the Digital Sales Entry System, and a Central Monitoring Cell.
According to officials, these platforms are helping authorities collect real-time data and improve monitoring across different stages of the petroleum supply chain.
The meeting also reviewed the results of a data-based enforcement campaign conducted in July 2026. Officials reported that the campaign identified several cases of fuel hoarding, unnecessary supply interruptions, and other regulatory violations.
Following these findings, authorities issued show-cause notices to the companies involved. Legal proceedings have also been started against entities accused of violating petroleum regulations.
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The government expects the expanded Fuel Tracking system to further strengthen monitoring, improve transparency, and support timely enforcement actions. Officials believe digital oversight will help ensure a more reliable fuel supply while reducing illegal practices in Pakistan’s petroleum sector.
