{
  "id": 16628617,
  "title": "Oman imposes temporary 30-litre fuel limit at petrol stations near border crossings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/oman-imposes-temporary-30-litre-fuel-limit-at-petrol-stations-near",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-imposes-temporary-30-litre-fuel-limit-at-petrol-stations-near-border-crossings-1.500724536"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muscat, Oman - In an effort to ensure fuel remains accessible to consumers, the government has implemented a temporary measure limiting fuel purchases to 30 litres at a time at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings. This decision, approved by the National Subsidy Committee, aims to regulate fuel demand and prevent depletion of supplies, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. Nasra bint Sultan Al Habsi, Director General of Commerce at the ministry, disclosed the measure during an interview with Oman Radio. The restriction, which allows multiple refuellings in a day, was introduced to manage demand and alleviate pressure on fuel supplies.",
  "summary": "Muscat: Oman has introduced a temporary 30-litre limit on fuel purchases at petrol stations within 50 kilometres of border crossings after increased demand at some outlets prompted authorities to regulate refuelling quantities. The measure was approved by the National Subsidy Committee to ensure fuel remains available to as many consumers as possible, according to the Ministry of Commerce,…",
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  "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."
}