A total of 9,263 inspection visits were conducted by the Ministry of Energy during July 2026, resulting in the detection of 964 violations. These violations pertained to the laws governing petroleum and petrochemical materials, as well as the distribution of dry gas and liquefied petroleum gas for residential and commercial purposes.
According to SPA, the most prominent violations included conducting petroleum or petrochemical operations without the necessary licenses from the ministry and retailing liquefied petroleum gas cylinders without a license. Other recorded infractions involved the transport and sale of petroleum materials via unlicensed transporters and the use of petroleum materials for purposes other than those designated.
The ministry stated these tours aim to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements, ensure the security and reliability of petroleum and petrochemical supplies, and increase the efficiency of supervision to limit illegal practices and protect the market.
Consumers can report observations via the beneficiary service center at the toll-free number 1914, the Taqa app for partners on Apple and Android stores, or the Tawakkalna national application. Reports are handled by 20 inspection branches across various regions of the Kingdom, which operate around the clock to ensure response speed and handle emergency cases.
How many inspection visits did the Ministry of Energy perform in July 2026? The Ministry of Energy carried out 9,263 inspection visits during July 2026. These efforts resulted in the identification of 964 violations related to the distribution of dry gas, liquefied petroleum gas for commercial and residential use, and petroleum and petrochemical materials.
What were the primary violations detected during the inspection tours? The primary violations included performing petrochemical or petroleum operations without required licenses and the retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders without a license. Additionally, inspectors found petroleum materials being used for non-designated purposes and being transported or sold by unlicensed transporters.
How can consumers report violations to the Ministry of Energy? Consumers can report observations by calling the toll-free beneficiary service center at 1914. Alternatively, reports can be submitted through the Tawakkalna national application or the Taqa app for partners, which is available on both Android and Apple stores.
How does the Ministry of Energy manage and respond to reports? The ministry manages reports through 20 inspection branches distributed across various regions of the Kingdom. These branches operate 24 hours a day to ensure rapid response times, follow up on reports, and manage emergency situations.