MUSCAT : Targeting five key groups, the regulations aim to enhance safety, streamline operations, and maintain fair pricing for consumers.
The regulations impact consumers, distributors, warehouse owners, gas filling stations, and other stakeholders in the LPG supply chain.
For consumers, which include individuals, households, and business owners, the Ministry has assured that prices will remain unchanged. A key focus is on raising awareness about safety measures to prevent fire and explosion risks. Licenses will now include a nominal insurance fee of 5 Omani rials, and new fiberglass cylinders are being promoted as safer alternatives.
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Gas cylinder distributors will benefit from simplified licensing procedures. The need for a commercial register, full-time status, or a specific fleet size has been eliminated, making it easier to enter the market while ensuring that only safe cylinders are in circulation.
Warehouse owners, managing gas sales stations, will see increased efficiency thanks to a connected database that tracks cylinders and monitors operations. Each station is now assigned a unique identity, enabling faster identification and improved accountability.
Gas filling stations will have their licenses classified based on industrial or tourism-related needs, ensuring that high-demand areas are better served.
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