{
  "id": 12165320,
  "title": "Dubai tightens oversight of petroleum products trading after safety violations found",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dubai-tightens-oversight-of-petroleum-products-trading-after-safety",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:03:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/dubai-tightens-oversight-of-petroleum-products-trading-after-safety-violations-found-1.500699220"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dubai's Supreme Council of Energy has tightened oversight of petroleum products trading in the city following the discovery of safety violations. The council is committed to maintaining secure and efficient operations throughout the entire process of petroleum products trading, from storage to supply. This initiative aligns with Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025, which aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of Dubai's petroleum products trading sector by regulating relevant activities, strengthening compliance with safety requirements, and curbing unauthorized practices. Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, emphasized that adherence to licensing requirements, approved specifications, and technical standards is crucial for ensuring operational safety, mitigating risks, and protecting personnel, facilities, and the environment.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}