Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Teams of officials from the relevant authorities made inspection tours of 1,371 gasoline stations spread over 78 cities and governorates across the Kingdom during December 30 and 31, 2024. The inspection campaigns, carried out under the supervision of the Permanent Executive Committee for Fuel Stations and Service Centers, resulted in taking punitive measures against 152 erring fuel stations and shutting down 12 stations for their gross violations.
Through monitoring, tracking and direct reporting operations, a number of violations were detected, including lack of availability of petroleum products of all kinds, and failure to provide diesel fuel or refrain from selling it.
The Permanent Executive Committee emphasized the importance of fuel stations’ commitment to the requirements of fuel stations and service centers, and related systems and regulations, including that qualified facilities operate, manage and maintain fuel stations, and commit to providing all required petroleum products continuously, according to the station category. It warned that there won’t be any leniency in imposing regulatory penalties on violating facilities.
It is noteworthy that technical teams would continue their inspection tours throughout the year, with the participation of all relevant parties, with the aim of ensuring that fuel stations and service centers comply with the requirements, as part of its efforts to advance the sector and raise the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.
In the event of detecting any violations on fuel stations and service centers, the committee urged the public to contact the unified number (8001244777) or via the “Partner Service” application available in the Apple and Android stores.