Pakistan has rolled out a nationwide digital fuel tracking system to tighten oversight of petroleum supplies, as global oil disruptions and rising prices put pressure on the domestic energy market.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board, has launched a track-and-trace platform designed to monitor the entire fuel supply chain, from imports to retail distribution.

The system integrates multiple functions, including import and export management, stock reporting, sales tracking and dispatch monitoring. It provides real-time connectivity across refineries, storage depots and retail outlets, enabling authorities to track fuel movement nationwide.

To familiarise stakeholders, OGRA organised a training session in Islamabad attended by more than 200 participants, with additional industry representatives joining virtually. Technical teams demonstrated various modules, covering refinery operations, oil marketing dashboards, inventory management and transit monitoring.

The initiative comes amid heightened volatility in global oil markets, following escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted shipping routes and driven up energy costs. In response, the government has increased fuel prices by up to Rs55 per litre and raised levies on high-octane fuel by Rs200.

Officials say the digital system is intended to strengthen regulatory oversight and support decision-making through timely data access. Authorities have also been conducting daily reviews of procurement, logistics and supply channels to maintain stability in domestic fuel availability as external conditions remain uncertain.