Oman Temporarily Caps Fuel Top-Up Near Border Crossings To 30 Litres

Oman Temporarily Caps Fuel Top-Up Near Border Crossings To 30 Litres

MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Oman has capped fuel purchases near its border posts in a temporary move announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Tejarah).

Approved by the National Subsidy Committee, a fuel refill limit of 30 litres now applies at petrol stations within 50 km of the country's border crossings.

Recommended For YouIt is unclear if the cap applies on the basis of each person or per vehicle, as well as the deadline of the restriction. Meanwhile, tanks can be filled more than once in a single day, Nasra bint Sultan Al-Habsi, the Director General of Tejarah, clarified.

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The move reportedly comes after a surge in demand at these outlets which has led to low stock of fuel. The NSC approved the measure to maintain supplies for more consumers and help affected stations continue operating without disruption, while also reducing long waiting lines.

Authorities have stressed that the restrictions only apply to stations within a 50km distance of the border crossings, with other stations across the Sultanate remaining un...