Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the availability of petroleum products and the overall fuel supply situation across Sindh in view of the prevailing security situation in the Middle East. The meeting conducted a comprehensive review of the province’s fuel stocks, supply chain management and contingency arrangements to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products throughout Sindh.
The participants were informed that Sindh has 34 oil depots of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) located in four districts-Keamari, Malir, Shaheed Benazirabad and Shikarpur. The meeting was further briefed that there are 2,136 petrol pumps and retail outlets across the province, all of which will be inspected as part of a coordinated monitoring exercise. The meeting was informed that OGRA has constituted dedicated inspection teams under the supervision of its Executive Director and Regional Head Karachi. These teams will conduct regular inspections of oil depots and retail outlets to monitor petroleum stocks, verify compliance with regulatory requirements and prevent illegal hoarding or unauthorized storage of petroleum products.
Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah directed all Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and police authorities to extend full administrative and operational support to OGRA’s inspection teams to ensure the effective implementation of the monitoring campaign across the province. He emphasized that uninterrupted availability of petroleum products is essential for maintaining economic activity and public convenience, directing all concerned departments to remain fully vigilant and responsive. The Chief Secretary made it clear that any attempt to create an artificial shortage of fuel through hoarding or illegal storage would not be tolerated. He instructed the district administration to maintain continuous surveillance over oil depots and petrol pumps and to take prompt action wherever any irregularity is detected.
He further directed Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and law enforcement agencies to submit daily reports on fuel availability, stock position and supply status in their respective districts. He stressed that accurate monitoring and timely reporting of available stocks at all oil depots and retail outlets must be ensured. The meeting also emphasized the need for close coordination among OGRA, Oil Marketing Companies, the Energy Department and district administrations so that any potential disruption in the supply chain could be identified and addressed without delay.