OGRA begins oil supply chain digitisation to boost transparency

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has formally initiated a comprehensive digital platform to fully digitise Pakistan’s oil supply chain to eliminate inefficiencies, curb pilferage, and restore public trust in the energy sector.

According to a spokesperson for the authority, a seminar was conducted at the OGRA headquarters to mark the formal initiation of the digitisation, which he claimed “is at highly advanced stage of the development.”

Under this initiative, every component of the oil supply chain – including refineries, storage terminals, tank lorries, Oil Marketing Company (OMC) depots, and retail fuel stations – will be brought under a unified digital oversight framework. This real-time monitoring system will allow for improved tracking, better data integrity, and enhanced regulatory control.

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OGRA clarified that this initiative is not a proposal, but a regulatory mandate. “Digitisation is now a legal requirement. Clear timelines and enforceable penalties will ensure compliance. All stakeholders must align with this transformation or face regulatory consequences.”

On the occasion, Chairman OGRA  Masroor Khan said: “Pakistan’s oil sector must embrace digitisation — fully and without delay. From the point of import to the petrol pump, every link in the supply chain must be digitally monitored. Digitisation is essential not just for operational efficiency, but also for national transparency and integrity.”

He added that OGRA is committed to leading this transition and will not tolerate any obstruction, whether deliberate or due to neglect.

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“Let me be clear: any obstruction to digitisation — whether by design, neglect, or vested interest — will be addressed firmly. We cannot allow outdated systems to hold back national progress.”

According to OGRA, this bold move positions Pakistan among progressive nations that are integrating technology with energy regulation to enhance national efficiency, reduce economic losses, and build public confidence.