Finding a reliable petrol pump during long journeys has become a growing concern for travellers and transporters across Pakistan. To address this issue, the federal government has launched a new mobile application, Raahguzar, aimed at helping users locate registered and authorized fuel stations nationwide.
The initiative has been rolled out by the Petroleum Division as part of broader reforms to improve transparency, curb illegal fuel practices, and modernize the country’s petroleum supply chain.
The Raahguzar app provides verified information about legally approved petrol pumps, allowing consumers to distinguish between authorized outlets and unregistered stations. Officials say this will not only make travel easier but also protect consumers from fuel adulteration and quantity fraud.
The launch of the app is part of a wider effort to accelerate structural reforms in the petroleum sector. As part of these measures, the government is introducing a modern track-and-trace system to tackle fuel smuggling at petrol pumps and across the entire supply chain.
For enhanced monitoring of oil transportation, a joint track-and-trace system has been developed in collaboration with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority and the Punjab Information Technology Board. Under this system, fuel tankers, storage terminals, and retail outlets are being digitally connected through an integrated network.
The Petroleum Division has also announced plans to install automatic tank gauges and digital nozzles at petrol pumps. These technologies are intended to ensure accurate measurement of fuel quantity and improve monitoring of fuel quality at the retail level.
In addition, the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions is set to introduce a new online portal aimed at increasing transparency in the bidding process for oil and gas exploration and production blocks.
The statement further revealed that an Explosives Track-and-Trace System has already been made operational. The system enables real-time monitoring of the explosives supply chain, with two phases of the project completed so far.
To strengthen enforcement against illegal petroleum trade, amendments have also been introduced to the Petroleum Act, 1934. These changes include provisions for heavy fines and confiscation of petroleum products involved in illegal sale or transportation, signaling a tougher stance by the government against violations in the sector.
