Ministry of Energy records 964 violations during more than 9,263 inspection visits
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy recorded 964 violations during more than 9,263 inspection visits conducted by its supervisory teams in July 2026. The inspections aimed to monitor compliance and ensure the security and reliability of petroleum and petrochemical material supplies. The violations involved breaches of the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the Dry Gas and Liquefied…
In July 2026, the Ministry of Energy documented a substantial number of infractions during over 9,263 inspection visits carried out by its oversight teams. The primary objective of these inspections was to verify adherence to regulations and maintain the integrity and dependability of petroleum and petrochemical supply chains.
The violations uncovered encompassed a range of infractions related to the Petroleum and Petrochemical Materials Law and the guidelines for the distribution of dry gas and liquefied petroleum gas for residential and commercial use. Among the most significant infringements were instances of conducting petroleum or petrochemical operations without the requisite licenses, as well as the transportation and sale of petroleum products via unlicensed carriers.
Other breaches included the unauthorized retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders and the misuse of petroleum products for activities not aligned with their intended purposes. The ministry strongly encouraged the public to report any such violations through designated channels, such as the 1914 hotline, their official website, and the Taqah application.
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