Muscat – The Ministry emphasised that adherence to the regulation is essential for maintaining a valid license to operate fuel stations, and failure to comply could result in strict administrative actions.
The notice outlines key penalties applicable under the regulatory framework:
Penalties for Violations:
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- A written warning with a deadline to correct the violation.
- Temporary suspension of the license until the violation is resolved.
- Administrative fines ranging from RO 1,000 to RO 3,000, which may be doubled if repeated within one year.
- License cancellation in certain cases.
Special Fines Include:
- A monthly penalty of RO 500 for continuing operations after the license has expired.
- RO 5,000 fine on marketing companies that delay payment of due fees.
License Revocation Conditions:
- Suspension of operations for more than six months without a valid reason.
- Submission of false or misleading information or documents
The newly introduced Ministerial Decision No. 142/2025 pertains to the issuing the governance regulation regarding the controls and conditions for issuing licences to build and operate fuel filling stations, recently
