The Petroleum Division denies the content of the story titled “OGRA finds fault with handling of oil crisis” today i. e 29.06.2020.

Reference news story published in daily Dawn under the title “OGRA finds fault with handling of oil crisis” today i. e 29.06.2020. The Petroleum Division denies the content of the story and reserves the right to respond to some of the misleading hypothesis narrated in the report. It is to be noted that the role of the regulator and the Ministry is defined in law and regulation. Each has to function in its own ambit but in coordination with other organs of the state. However, in view of the fact that the matter is subjudice in learned High Courts, therefore, the Petroleum Division will issue its response at opportune time at the appropriate forum.