Raahguzar app launched to spot legal and illegal petrol stations

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched a state-of-the-art mobile application, ‘Raahguzar’ to help consumers pinpoint legal petrol pumps and outlets across the country.

According to a press release on Wednesday, the regulator developed the app in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC).

“This innovative app, utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, enables users to pinpoint legal petrol pumps and outlets across the country, marking a significant step in the digitization of Pakistan’s oil supply chain,” an OGRA spokesperson said.  

He said the Raahguzar app offers a user-friendly platform for consumers, district governments, and law enforcement agencies to identify illegal outlets or “dabba stations.”

Additionally, consumers can use the app to lodge complaints related to illegal outlets, overcharging, or quality concerns, ensuring transparency and empowering stakeholders.

The app was launched during a ceremony at OGRA head office in Islamabad on Wednesday, attended senior officials from the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), FBR, Customs, the Explosives Department, and representatives from OCAC and the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP).

On the occasion, OGRA Chairman Masroor Khan emphasized the transformative potential of this initiative.

“This journey began with discussions between OGRA and FBR in August 2024, highlighting the urgent need for digitizing the oil supply chain. The launch of ‘Raahguzar’ is the first phase of a broader track-and-trace system aimed at promoting accountability, preventing economic leakages, curbing illegal activities, and enhancing the oil industry’s integrity,” he said.

The chairman further added, “This initiative will serve as a game-changer in addressing the challenges posed by illegal petrol pumps and malpractices, contributing significantly to the growth and sustainability of the oil sector in Pakistan.”

The Raahguzar app can be downloaded by visiting the OGRA’s official website.