Ministry of Energy records 723 violations in 14,335 inspections in September 2026

Inspection teams from the Ministry of Energy carried out 14,335 regulatory visits across various regions of the Kingdom during September 2026. These inspections resulted in the detection of 723 violations related to the petroleum and petrochemical materials regulations, as well as the regulations governing the distribution of dry gas and liquefied petroleum gas for residential and commercial purposes.

Key violations included conducting petroleum or petrochemical operations without the necessary licenses from the ministry, and engaging in the retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders without authorization, in addition to other breaches of the relevant regulations.

The ministry stated that these inspection campaigns are part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with regulatory requirements, ensure the security and reliability of petroleum and petrochemical supplies, and enhance oversight and supervision of activities under its jurisdiction. These measures aim to curb illegal practices and protect the market.

The Ministry of Energy urged consumers to report any concerns regarding the enforcement of these regulations through the Beneficiary Service Center at the toll-free number 1914, via the “Taqa” app available on Apple and Android stores, or through the national “Tawakkalna” app.

The ministry confirmed that reports are handled by 20 regulatory branches across the Kingdom, operating around the clock to ensure prompt response, follow-up, and management of emergency cases.