OGRA Updates – Latest Fuel Price Notifications & News Pakistan
Here you will find the most recent official updates, price notifications, and directives issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). This page serves as a central resource to help you stay informed about Pakistan’s ever-changing fuel landscape.
What is OGRA?
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is the federal body responsible for regulating the midstream and downstream petroleum industry in Pakistan. Established on March 28, 2002, under the OGRA Ordinance, its primary objective is to “foster competition, increase private investment and ownership … protect the public interest while respecting individual rights and provide effective and efficient regulations”.
The Authority has the exclusive power to grant licenses and regulate activities in the Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Oil sectors.
OGRA’s Role in Fuel Pricing
Every fortnight, OGRA calculates the recommended prices for petroleum products based on the average Platts benchmark prices for petrol and diesel, adjustments for the US Dollar exchange rate, import freight charges, marketing and dealer margins, and the federal petroleum levy. This calculation is then forwarded to the Finance Division, which consults with the Prime Minister before notifying the official fuel prices. Once approved, OGRA officially notifies the maximum sale prices for products like Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Light Diesel Oil (LDO), and LPG for the upcoming fortnight.
Recent OGRA Notifications & Updates (2026)
How to Stay Updated
To get the latest information, the easiest method is to regularly check Petrol Price in Pakistan for simplified updates on all OGRA notifications.
Official OGRA Website: www.ogra.org.pk
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When OGRA announces a petroleum price notification, it communicates the Ex-Depot Price. This is the cost of the fuel as it sits in the massive storage tanks of the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). It does not include the logistics cost of transporting the fuel from the depot to the petrol pump, which is why you may see a difference of Rs 1-2 per liter at your local station.
OGRA is a government body. It is an autonomous, statutory body under the Cabinet Division, established by the federal government. Although it's classified as an "independent authority" with special regulatory powers, key appointments, like those of the Chairman and members, are made directly by the federal government.
The composition of OGRA can change, but currently includes:
Member (Gas) & Vice Chairman: Shahzad Iqbal. He has been serving as the acting chairman. His contract is for three years.
Member (Oil): Zain ul Abideen Qureshi.
Member (Finance): Mr. Shakeel Ahmed. His appointment is for a two-year period.
The Chairman position is currently vacant, with no replacement notified.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is the federal body that regulates Pakistan's midstream and downstream petroleum industry. It fosters competition, protects public interest, and provides effective regulation in the petroleum sector.
The Authority controls and issues licenses for various segments of the industry, including:
Oil Refining & Storage
Marketing of Refined Oil Products
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
The license fee varies depending on the business activity:
| License Type | One-time Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Refinery | Rs. 2,000,000 | 0.005% of Gross Sales |
| Oil Pipeline | Rs. 2,000,000 | 0.005% of Gross Sales |
| Oil Marketing Company (OMC) | Rs. 2,000,000 | 0.005% of Gross Sales |
| Lubricant Marketing Company (LMC) | Rs. 1,000,000 | 0.005% of Gross Sales |
| LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) | Rs. 1,000,000 | Information missing |
| CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) | Rs. 25,000 | Information missing |
| LPG Auto Refueling Station | Rs. 100,000 | Information missing |
Please Note: This information is based on publicly available data and may not be complete. The most current details can be found on OGRA's official website (www.ogra.org.pk).