Bahawalpur (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15 March 2026) Federalism The governorate directorates carried out a joint operation against the fuel mafia in the governorate Bahawalpur The region to curb illegal practices and ensure smooth supply of petroleum products.
Official sources in the region’s administration said that a high-level team from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, along with officials from the relevant governorate departments, launched a security campaign in implementation of the directives of the governorate’s prime minister. Pakistan Prime Minister of Punjab.
During the operation, the teams raided a number of sites gasoline Pumps in the city and its surrounding areas were allegedly involved in illegal fuel mixing and storage.
A tanker carrying 48,000 liters of gasoline was also detained after it was found hidden in the area.
The sources also said that a petrol pump in the area and two petrol stations located on Samah Satta Road were closed. In addition, the LPG plant was closed for selling LPG at inflated prices, with LPG reportedly being sold at Rs 35 to Rs 50 per kg which is higher than the official price. price.
The sources added that a vehicle filled with liquefied petroleum gas was also seized during the operation.