Executive
Council Resolution No. (85) of 2025
Regulating
Dealing
in Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We,
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of
the Executive Council,
After
perusal of:
Federal Law No. (14)
of 2017 Concerning Dealing in Petroleum Products and its Implementing Bylaw;
Federal Law by Decree
No. (17) of 2019 Concerning Arms, Munitions, Explosives, Military Equipment,
and Hazardous Materials, and its Implementing Bylaw;
Ministerial Resolution
No. (61) of 2020 Concerning the Standard Regulatory Procedures for Dealing in
Petroleum Products;
Law No. (18) of 2009
Establishing the Department of Petroleum Affairs;
Law No. (19) of 2009
Establishing the Supreme Council of Energy;
Law No. (13) of 2011
Regulating the Conduct of Economic Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its
amendments;
Law No. (23) of 2015
Concerning Disposition of Impounded Vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (1) of 2016
Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai, its
Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law No. (5) of 2021
Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre;
Law No. (16) of 2023
Concerning Urban Planning in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (22) of
2009 Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (8) of 2020
Designating the Competent Authority in the Emirate of Dubai for Purposes of
Implementing Federal Law No. (14) of 2017 Concerning Dealing in Petroleum
Products;
Executive Council
Resolution No. (16) of 2019 Forming the Committee for Regulating Dealing in
Petroleum Products in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council
Resolution No. (47) of 2017 Regulating the Activities of Transportation by, and
Rental of, Vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments; and
The legislation
establishing and regulating Free Zones in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do
hereby issue this Resolution.
The following words
and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning
indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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UAE: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Law: |
Federal Law No. (14) of 2017 Concerning Dealing in
Petroleum Products. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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SCE: |
The Supreme Council of Energy. |
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Chairman: |
The chairman of the SCE. |
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Secretary General: |
The Secretary General of the SCE. |
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Committee: |
The Committee for Regulating Dealing in Petroleum
Products in the Emirate of Dubai, formed pursuant to the above-mentioned
Executive Council Resolution No. (16) of 2019. |
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Licensing Authority: |
Any Government Entity legally authorised to issue
commercial licences in the Emirate. |
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Concerned Entity: |
This includes the Dubai Police, the Roads and
Transport Authority, the Dubai Municipality, the Directorate General of Civil
Defence in Dubai, the Dubai Maritime Authority, and any other federal or
local government entity legally responsible for any matters related to
Dealing in Petroleum Products. |
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Dealing in Petroleum Products: |
Bringing Petroleum Products into the Emirate or manufacturing,
storing, filling, transporting, marketing, distributing, offering for sale, selling,
purchasing, or supplying them to others. |
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Activity: |
The activity of Dealing in Petroleum Products in the
Emirate. |
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Permit: |
A document issued by the SCE authorising an
Establishment to conduct the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with the
Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. |
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Establishment: |
A company or sole proprietorship authorised to
conduct the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with the Law, this
Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. |
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Petroleum Products: |
These include Hydrocarbon Gas and Petroleum Derivatives,
but do not include crude oil. |
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Petroleum Derivatives: |
These include the products extracted from crude oil,
including but not limited to, benzene (gasoline), kerosene, gas oil (diesel),
fuel oil, base oils, manufactured lubricating oils of all types, such as
engine oils, jet fuel, industrial oils and greases, tar )bitumen(, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and its derivatives, as well
as biofuels. |
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Person: |
A natural or legal person. |
a. The provisions of this Resolution apply to all Persons
conducting the Activity in the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones
and in Free Zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of
this Article, the provisions of this Resolution relating to obtaining Permits
do not apply to the companies exempted from compliance with the Law pursuant to
a Cabinet resolution.
This Resolution aims
to:
1. contribute to the achievement of the Emirate’s vision for
enhancing economic and environmental security;
2. regulate the conduct of the Activity in the Emirate in
accordance with the relevant international best practices;
3. contribute to curbing Illicit Trading in Petroleum
Products in the Emirate and addressing the adverse effects arising therefrom;
and
4. protect lives and property, and safeguard public
health and safety in the Emirate.
For the purposes of this Resolution, the SCE will
oversee Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate. For this purpose, the SCE
will have the duties and powers to:
1.
prescribe
the rules and procedures related to competition and economic concentration for
the activities associated with Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate,
based on studies concerning the needs of the local market; and submit the same
to the Concerned Entities for approval in accordance with the legislation in
force in the Emirate;
2.
approve
any additional procedures, requirements, and technical standards that must be
met for conducting the Activity in the Emirate, in accordance with
international best practices adopted in this respect;
3.
issue,
renew, and vary the details of Permits, based on the Committee’s
recommendations and in accordance with the conditions, procedures, and
requirements set out in the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in
pursuance thereof;
4.
approve
any additional requirements, conditions, and technical standards for Petroleum
Products storage facilities; and for the storage, manufacturing, filling, use,
and means of transport of Petroleum Products, in accordance with the health,
environmental, and public safety requirements prescribed by the Concerned
Entities;
5.
determine,
in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the number and locations for the establishment
of permanent or temporary retail fuel stations, in accordance with clear
standards and requirements aligned with the Dubai Urban Master Plan;
6.
approve,
in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the technical standards and
requirements that must be met by the Vehicles used for the transport and
distribution of Petroleum Products, and by the depot areas in which they are
housed;
7.
approve
the standards and requirements for the filling of domestic gas cylinders, and
the conditions for their requalification, including the technical standards
applicable to the safety valves and seals fitted to such cylinders;
8.
determine,
in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the geographical areas and locations
within the Emirate where Dealing in Petroleum Products is prohibited;
9.
consider
and review existing, and propose new, legislation related to the regulation of
Dealing in Petroleum Products; and submit the same to the competent entities in
the Emirate to take the appropriate action in respect thereof;
10. regulate, in coordination with the Concerned Entities,
the retail sale of fuel by Vehicles in accordance with clear standards and
requirements that meet the Emirate’s needs and protect the environment, and
public health and safety;
11. receive reports filed in relation to violations of any
of the requirements for Dealing in Petroleum Products in the Emirate; and
investigate those reports and take the necessary action in respect thereof in
coordination with the Concerned Entities;
12. raise awareness of the safe use of Petroleum Products,
in coordination with the Concerned Entities;
13. monitor and inspect Establishments to verify their
compliance with the terms of their Permits and with the provisions of the Law,
this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof. This includes
verifying the fulfilment of the conditions and requirements related to the
sites and facilities of these Establishments, their transport Vehicles, and the
storage facilities used for Dealing in Petroleum Products; and verifying their
conformity with security, safety, and environmental standards, in coordination
with the Concerned Entities;
14. issue periodic lists of the Establishments authorised
to deal in Petroleum Products within the Emirate, amend these lists where
required, and publish them on the SCE’s website;
15. enter into partnerships with the Concerned Entities
within and outside of the Emirate to benefit from the best practices adopted in
the field of Dealing in Petroleum Products, with a view to ensuring the
achievement of the objectives of this Resolution;
16. form committees and work teams specialised in the
field of Dealing in Petroleum Products, in cooperation with the Concerned
Entities; and
17. exercise any other duties or powers required for the
implementation of the Law and the achievement of the objectives of this
Resolution, as assigned to it by the Chairman of the Executive Council.
For the purposes of this Resolution, the Committee
will have the duties and powers to:
1.
consider the
Permit applications referred to it by the SCE, verify that these applications
meet the requirements applicable in this respect, and make the relevant
recommendations to the SCE as it deems appropriate;
2.
verify the fulfilment of the approved
security, safety, and environmental requirements at the sites and facilities of
Establishments, as well as by the means used for the transport, manufacture,
and storage of Petroleum Products;
3.
propose, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities, any additional requirements, conditions, and technical standards that
must be met for the conduct of the Activity; and
submit the same to the SCE for approval;
4.
propose any additional requirements,
conditions, and technical standards for sites used for keeping Petroleum
Products, their storage, manufacture, and filling, and for means of transport
thereof; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;
5.
propose, in coordination with the Concerned
Entities, the standards and requirements that must be met at the depots for
Vehicles used in Dealing in Petroleum Products; and submit the same to the SCE
for approval;
6.
propose the standards and requirements for the
filling of domestic gas cylinders and the conditions for their requalification,
as well as the technical standards for the safety valves and seals fitted to these
cylinders; and submit the same to the SCE for approval;
7.
propose the standards required for determining
the number and locations for establishing permanent and temporary retail fuel
stations, and submit the same to the SCE for approval;
8.
form technical sub-committees and work teams
from amongst its members or other persons to conduct site visits
to Establishments and verify their compliance with the conditions and
requirements for obtaining Permits; and
9.
exercise any other duties or powers assigned
to it under the Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof, and other
legislation in force in the Emirate; or assigned to it by the SCE.
a.
No Person may conduct the Activity in the
Emirate unless he is licensed by the Licensing Authority and holds the relevant
Permit.
b.
No Person may engage in Dealing in any
Petroleum Products in the Emirate unless the source of those products has been identified, proof
is provided that they have been obtained from a company approved by the SCE,
and that they meet the conditions and requirements set out in the Law, this
Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof.
a.
Types of Permits related to conducting the
Activity are as follows:
1. Permit for the import of Petroleum Products from
outside the UAE;
2. Permit for the distribution of Petroleum Products;
3. Permit for the transport of Petroleum Products within
the Emirate;
4. Permit for the sale and purchase of Petroleum
Products;
5. Permit for the manufacture of Petroleum Products;
6. Permit for the marketing of Petroleum Products;
7. Permit for the storage of Petroleum Products;
8. Permit for the transport of Petroleum Products between
the emirates of the UAE; and
9. any other type of Permits approved by the SCE.
b.
The provisions of
paragraph (a) of this Article will not prejudice the functions of the Concerned
Entities to authorise the transport, export, or import of Petroleum Products to
and from the UAE, nor their functions relating to the regulation of the
transport or supply of Petroleum Products to maritime vessels within the waters
of the Emirate.
The conditions, procedures, and requirements set out
in the above-mentioned Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 and in this
Resolution, together with any other conditions, procedures, or requirements prescribed
by the relevant resolution of the Chairman, apply to the issuance of the
Permits referred to in Article (7) of this Resolution.
a.
No Person may transport Petroleum Products into
the Emirate from any other emirate of the UAE for the purpose of Dealing in Petroleum
Products in the Emirate without first obtaining the relevant Permit from the
SCE and complying with the conditions set out in the above-mentioned
Ministerial Resolution No. (61) of 2020 for issuing such a Permit.
b.
The provisions
referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article do not apply where Petroleum
Products are brought into the Emirate for the purpose of exporting or
re-exporting them outside of the UAE through the Emirate’s ports.
a.
No Person may
establish a retail fuel station in the Emirate without first obtaining the
relevant approval of the SCE.
b.
Requests for obtaining the SCE’s approval to
establish a retail fuel station must be submitted through one of the national
petroleum companies in the UAE, or any company owned by, or affiliated to, any
of them.
c.
In issuing the SCE’s approval to establish a
retail fuel station, the following must be taken into consideration:
1. the requirements and needs of the local market for
Petroleum Products, as evidenced by relevant studies prepared by the SCE;
2. the Planning Requirements and planning rules approved
by the Dubai Municipality and the authorities supervising Special Development
Zones and Free Zones, as applicable;
3. the road traffic requirements and rules approved by
the Concerned Entities in the Emirate;
4. the payment of the applicable fees approved by the
SCE; and
5. any other requirements or conditions determined under
the relevant resolution of the Chairman.
d. Where the retail fuel station is not established
within one (1) year from the date on which the approval is issued, and no
excuse acceptable to the SCE is provided, the approval will be deemed cancelled.
a. For the purpose of obtaining a Permit to import
Petroleum Products, the controls and procedures adopted by the Permanent
Committee for the Classification of Hazardous Materials, affiliated to the
Weapons and Hazardous Materials Office of the Supreme Council for National
Security, must be observed.
b. The SCE may authorise the import of Petroleum Products
that do not conform to the applicable specifications, if they are among the raw materials
used in the manufacturing or blending of Petroleum Products. Such an
authorisation will be issued in accordance with the conditions and controls
specified in the relevant resolution of the Chairman.
a.
A
Permit will be valid for a period of one (1) year, renewable for the same
period. An application for renewal of a Permit must be submitted at least
thirty (30) days prior to its expiry date. The application will be considered
and determined in accordance with the conditions and procedures stipulated in
the relevant resolution issued by the Chairman.
b.
Notwithstanding
the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Article, the following will apply:
1. The validity period of a Permit may exceed one (1)
year, provided that such period corresponds to the validity period of the
Establishment’s commercial licence, and that the prescribed annual Permit fees
are paid for each year.
2. The validity period of a Permit for transporting
Petroleum Products between the emirates of the UAE must correspond to the term
of the transport contract concluded with the Establishment authorised to
conduct the Activity, provided that the validity of the Permit is not less than
three (3) months.
An Establishment must:
1. comply with the legislation in force in the Emirate;
2. comply with the terms of its Permit and refrain from
engaging in any activity other than the Activity authorised by the Permit;
3. be registered in the Register of Establishments
Dealing in Petroleum Products maintained by the Ministry of Energy and
Infrastructure;
4. refrain from Dealing in any Petroleum Products
obtained from a source not authorised or approved by the SCE;
5. refrain from Dealing in Petroleum Products that do not
comply with the specifications and technical standards approved by the SCE and
the Concerned Entities, unless such products are imported for the purposes of
manufacturing or blending Petroleum Products;
6. display the prices of Petroleum Products in a clear
and legible manner, in accordance with the prices set by the Concerned
Entities;
7. comply with the technical standards and requirements
for Dealing in Petroleum Products, in accordance with the public safety and
security requirements applicable in the Emirate;
8. comply with the technical standards and requirements applicable
to Petroleum Products storage facilities, and to the storage, manufacture, and
means of transport of Petroleum Products, in accordance with the security and
public safety requirements applicable in the Emirate;
9. comply with the technical standards and requirements
for the construction of retail fuel stations and for the safe use of fuel at
these stations, in accordance with the security and public safety requirements
approved by the Concerned Entities;
10. not vary any of the details of its Permit without
first obtaining the relevant approval of the SCE;
11. provide any documents, information, or reports
requested by the SCE;
12. cooperate with SCE employees and authorised
representatives; and enable them to perform their duties;
13. notify the SCE of any incident arising from the
conduct of its Activity within twenty-four (24) hours of its occurrence, in
accordance with the guidelines and instructions approved by the Concerned
Entities;
14. retain, for at least five (5) years, the books, records,
and invoices proving the sources of the Petroleum Products dealt in; and
15.
comply
with any other obligations stipulated in the Law, the resolutions issued in
pursuance thereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; or determined
by the relevant resolution of the Chairman.
In return for issuing Permits and providing the
services specified in Schedule (1) attached hereto, the SCE will charge the
fees indicated opposite each of these Permits and services.
a. Without prejudice to any stricter penalty provided for
in any other resolution, a Person who commits any of the violations set out in
Schedule (2) attached to this Resolution will be punished by the fine indicated
opposite that violation.
b.
Upon
repetition of the same violation within one (1) year from the date of the
previous violation, the amount of the fine prescribed in Schedule (2) attached to
this Resolution will be doubled. A doubled fine must not exceed one million
dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00).
c.
In addition to the penalty of a fine
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Article, the SCE may take one or more of
the following measures against the violator:
1. revocation of the Permit;
2. temporary closure of the Establishment for no more
than six (6) months;
3. revocation of the commercial licence issued to the
Establishment;
4. seizure, destruction, or re-export of any Petroleum
Products that do not conform to the conditions and requirements for dealing in
these products; and/ or
5. impounding the Vehicles proven to be in violation of
the provisions of this Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and disposing of these Vehicles in accordance with the above-mentioned
Law No. (23) of 2015.
In addition to the penalties, fines, and measures
prescribed in the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in pursuance
thereof, a violator must remedy the violation, redress any resulting damage,
and restore the situation to its original state at his own expense, within the deadline
specified by the SCE. If the violator fails to do so within that deadline, the
SCE may, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, remedy the damage
resulting from the violation and restore the situation to its original state,
and claim all the incurred costs from the violator, in addition to twenty-five
percent (25%) of these costs as administrative fees. The SCE’s assessment of
these costs will be final.
The SCE employees nominated pursuant to a resolution
of the Secretary General will have the capacity of law enforcement officers to
record the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Resolution and
the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may issue
the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the assistance of
police personnel.
The fees and fines collected pursuant to this
Resolution will be paid to the Public Treasury Account of the Government of
Dubai.
Any affected party may submit a written grievance to
the Secretary General against the decisions, procedures, and measures taken
against him under this Resolution within thirty (30) days of being notified of
the contested decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be
determined, within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, by a committee
formed by the Secretary General for this purpose, and the decision on the
grievance will be final.
All Government Entities and non-government entities in
the Emirate must fully cooperate with the SCE to enable it to perform its
functions under the Law, this Resolution, and the resolutions issued in
pursuance thereof. These entities must, upon request, provide the SCE with all
forms of support.
a. Neither the SCE nor the Concerned Entities will be
held liable towards any third party for any damage arising from an
Establishment’s failure to comply with the conditions and requirements for
Dealing in Petroleum Products.
b.
Neither
the SCE nor the Concerned Entities will be held liable towards an Establishment
for enforcing any of the punitive measures or procedures stipulated in this
Resolution or the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, where the
Establishment fails to comply with the conditions, procedures, and requirements
for Dealing in Petroleum Products.
The SCE may, in accordance with the legislation in
force, outsource any of its duties and powers under this Resolution to any
public or private entity pursuant to an agreement concluded for this purpose.
This agreement will provide for the rights and obligations of both parties.
All Persons conducting the Activity in the Emirate as
at the effective date of this Resolution must comply with the provisions hereof
within a period not exceeding one (1) year from that effective date. The
Chairman may, where required, extend this grace period once for the same
period.
The Chairman will issue the resolutions required for
the implementation of this Resolution. These resolutions will be published in
the Official Gazette.
Any provision in any other resolution will be repealed
to the extent that it contradicts this Resolution.
This Resolution will be published in the Official
Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai
Chairman
of the Executive Council
Issued
in Dubai on 18 November 2025
Corresponding
to 27 Jumada al-Ula 1447 A.H.
Schedule
(1)
Fees for
Dealing in Petroleum Products
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Fee (in dirhams) |
Service |
SN |
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I. Dealing in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and its Derivatives |
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AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, storage, sale, or transport of
domestic gas cylinders |
1 |
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AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, storage, sale, or transport of
bulk LPG by Vehicles |
2 |
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10,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of and dealing in LPG for non-industrial
purposes |
3 |
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2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the export or re-export of LPG and its derivatives |
4 |
|
1,500.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the use of LPG and its derivatives for industrial
purposes |
5 |
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II. Dealing in Diesel, Bitumen, Fuel Oil, and Kerosene |
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10,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of diesel |
6 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the export or re-export of diesel |
7 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, transport, storage, or sale of
diesel |
8 |
|
7,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the retail sale and delivery of diesel by mobile Vehicles |
9 |
|
8,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for establishing fuel pumps or a fuel station within an
industrial establishment for supplying its Vehicles with diesel |
10 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the collection of used cooking oils for the purpose
of manufacturing biodiesel |
11 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the manufacture of biodiesel |
12 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, storage, sale, or transport of
bitumen, fuel oil, or kerosene |
13 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the manufacture of bitumen, fuel oil, or kerosene |
14 |
|
10,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of bitumen, fuel oil, or kerosene |
15 |
|
500.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the export or re-export of bitumen, fuel oil, or
kerosene |
16 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the collection of used engine oils for the purpose
of using them in manufacturing processes |
17 |
|
III. Dealing in Industrial Petroleum Derivatives
(Including Lubricating Oils, Greases, Engine Oils, and Base Oils) |
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2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the use of industrial Petroleum Derivatives for
industrial purposes |
18 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, sale, storage, or transport of
base oils |
19 |
|
2,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the manufacture of base oil |
20 |
|
10,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of base oil |
21 |
|
500.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the export or re-export of base oil |
22 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the distribution, storage, sale, or transport of
industrial Petroleum Derivatives |
23 |
|
7,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the manufacture of industrial Petroleum Derivatives,
including lubricating oils, greases, and engine oils |
24 |
|
10,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of industrial Petroleum Derivatives |
25 |
|
500.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the export or re-export of industrial Petroleum Derivatives |
26 |
|
4,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the retail sale of industrial Petroleum Derivatives |
27 |
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IV. Dealing in Gasoline |
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1,500.00 |
Conducting
a technical study on the feasibility of using a site for establishing a retail
gasoline station |
28 |
|
1,000.00 |
Issuing
an initial approval for a site designated for establishing a retail gasoline
station |
29 |
|
1,000.00 |
Replacing
a previously approved site for establishing a retail gasoline station |
30 |
|
4,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the processing of gasoline for export or re-export
purposes |
31 |
|
1,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the import of gasoline |
32 |
|
9,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the delivery and retail sale of gasoline by mobile
Vehicles |
33 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per Activity |
Issuing or renewing
a Permit for the storage or transport of gasoline |
34 |
|
4,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the establishment of fuel pumps or a fuel station
within an industrial establishment for supplying its own Vehicles with
gasoline |
35 |
|
4,000.00 |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the wholesale of gasoline |
36 |
|
V. Other Services |
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|
500.00 |
Providing
technical consultation concerning sites and facilities used for Dealing in
Petroleum Products |
37 |
|
AED 2,000.00 per transport contract |
Issuing
or renewing a Permit for the transport of Petroleum Products between the
emirates of the UAE |
38 |
Schedule (2)
Violations and Fines
Related to Dealing in Petroleum Products
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SN |
Violation |
Fine (in dirhams) |
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I. Violations Related to Dealing in Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) and Its Derivatives |
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1 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling LPG without obtaining a Permit,
including dealing in LPG using cylinders, Vehicles, or central tanks |
25,000.00 |
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2 |
Purchasing, storing,
filling, or possessing LPG cylinders from unknown sources or from Persons not
authorised to deal in the same, or without obtaining a Permit |
50,000.00 |
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3 |
Failure to comply
with the storage standards for domestic gas cylinders as approved by the SCE |
10,000.00 |
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4 |
Selling,
transporting, distributing, or possessing domestic gas cylinders without a
filling seal, with forged or counterfeit seals, or with seals not approved by
the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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5 |
Using, possessing,
transporting, or selling domestic gas cylinders with safety valves or
regulators that do not conform to the standards approved by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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6 |
Dealing in domestic
gas cylinders that are expired or that do not conform to the qualification
requirements approved by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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7 |
Transporting bulk LPG
obtained from unknown sources or from sources not authorised by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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8 |
Possessing, selling,
purchasing, transporting, distributing, or storing domestic gas cylinders
that do not conform to the weights and technical standards approved by the
SCE |
10,000.00 |
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9 |
Importing LPG
without obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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10 |
Transferring gas
from one domestic gas cylinder to another |
25,000.00 |
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11 |
Transferring LPG in
bulk from one tank to another, or from a tank to a cylinder |
50,000.00 |
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12 |
Storing, using, or
dealing in propane, butane, or any unconventional gas derivative mixture
without obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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13 |
Using a domestic gas
cylinder upside down, or heating it using any tool or equipment |
5,000.00 |
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14 |
Changing the colour
of a domestic gas cylinder to colours other than those approved by the gas
filling plants owned by national companies |
5,000.00 |
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15 |
Failure by an
Establishment distributing LPG in bulk to provide the devices and equipment
for measuring gas quantities |
10,000.00 |
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16 |
Failure to comply
with the standards and guidelines for dealing in domestic gas cylinders or
bulk LPG, as approved by the SCE |
5,000.00 |
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17 |
Dealing in gas
cylinders that do not bear labels approved by the SCE |
5,000.00 |
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18 |
Altering the gas
quantity indicated on the cylinder body; or tampering with the gas meter for
Vehicles or for residential or commercial units |
15,000.00 |
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II. Violations Related to Dealing in Diesel (Including
all Types of Gas Oil, Biodiesel, and Fuel Oil) |
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19 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling diesel within the Emirate without
obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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20 |
Producing biodiesel
without obtaining a Permit |
15,000.00 |
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21 |
Acquiring diesel
from unknown sources or from sources not authorised by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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22 |
Dealing in diesel
that does not conform to the technical standards approved by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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23 |
Filling trucks,
Vehicles, and equipment with diesel for retail sale purposes without
obtaining a Permit |
50,000.00 |
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24 |
Establishing a
diesel sales point in a location not authorised by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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25 |
Transferring diesel
directly from one Vehicle to another |
25,000.00 |
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26 |
Transporting diesel
using barrels, containers, or Vehicles that do not conform to the technical
standards approved by the SCE |
15,000.00 |
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27 |
Failure to provide
the devices and equipment for measuring diesel quantities when selling or
distributing diesel |
10,000.00 |
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28 |
Storing, purchasing,
filling, or acquiring diesel from unknown sources or from sources not
authorised by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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29 |
Establishing a
retail diesel sales station without obtaining a Permit |
50,000.00 |
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III. Violations Related to Dealing in Bitumen, Fuel Oil,
and Kerosene |
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30 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling bitumen without obtaining a Permit |
10,000.00 |
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31 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling fuel oil without obtaining a Permit |
15,000.00 |
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32 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling kerosene without obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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33 |
Acquiring bitumen,
fuel oil, or kerosene from unknown sources or from sources not authorised by
the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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34 |
Dealing in fuel oil,
bitumen, or kerosene that does not conform to the technical standards
approved by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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35 |
Transporting or
storing bitumen, fuel oil, or kerosene using barrels, containers, or Vehicles
that do not conform to the technical standards approved by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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36 |
Failure to provide
the devices and equipment for measuring quantities of bitumen, heavy fuel
oil, or kerosene when selling or distributing any of these products |
10,000.00 |
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37 |
Transferring
bitumen, fuel oil, or kerosene directly from one tank to another |
10,000.00 |
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IV. Violations
Related to Lubricating Oils, Greases, Base Oils, and Engine Oils |
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38 |
Selling, purchasing,
transporting, distributing, or filling lubricating oils, greases, base oils,
or engine oils without a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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39 |
Acquiring
lubricating oils, greases, base oils, or engine oils from unknown sources or
from sources not authorised by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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40 |
Dealing in
lubricating oils, greases, base oils, or engine oils that do not conform to
the technical standards approved by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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41 |
Producing
lubricating oils, greases, base oils, or engine oils without obtaining a
Permit |
25,000.00 |
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42 |
Transporting or
storing lubricating oils, greases, base oils, or engine oils using cans,
barrels, containers, or Vehicles that do not conform to the technical
standards approved by the SCE |
10,000.00 |
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43 |
Selling lubricating
oils, greases, base oils, or engine oils in cans, barrels, or Vehicles
without a filling seal, or with counterfeit or forged seals or labels |
25,000.00 |
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44 |
Failure to provide
the devices and equipment for measuring quantities of lubricating oils,
greases, base oils, or engine oils when selling or distributing any of these
products |
10,000.00 |
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V. Violations Related to Gasoline |
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45 |
Selling, buying,
transporting, distributing, filling, or storing gasoline without obtaining a
Permit |
50,000.00 |
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46 |
Selling,
transporting, distributing, or filling gasoline by Vehicles without obtaining
a Permit |
50,000.00 |
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47 |
Producing or
processing gasoline without obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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48 |
Acquiring gasoline
from unknown sources or from sources not authorised by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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49 |
Dealing in gasoline
that does not conform to the technical standards approved by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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50 |
Transferring
gasoline directly from one tank to another |
50,000.00 |
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51 |
Transporting or
storing gasoline using Vehicles, barrels, or containers not designated for
the transport or storage of gasoline |
50,000.00 |
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52 |
Failure to provide
devices and equipment for measuring gasoline quantities when selling or
distributing gasoline |
50,000.00 |
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53 |
Storing, buying,
filling, or acquiring gasoline from unknown sources or from sources not
authorised by the SCE |
25,000.00 |
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54 |
Establishing a
gasoline retail sales point without obtaining a Permit |
50,000.00 |
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55 |
Failure to comply
with the standards for transporting or filling gasoline by Vehicles for
consumers |
25,000.00 |
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56 |
Importing gasoline
without obtaining a Permit |
10,000.00 |
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VI. Other Violations |
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57 |
Failure to meet the
requirements for obtaining a Permit to deal in Petroleum Products within the
time frame specified by the SCE |
AED 500.00 per day |
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58 |
Dealing in Petroleum
Products in areas or locations other than those designated for this purpose
by the SCE |
50,000.00 |
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59 |
Dealing in Petroleum
Products during the period when the Establishment is temporarily or
permanently closed |
50,000.00 |
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60 |
Possessing Petroleum
Products in commercial quantities obtained from unknown sources or sources
not authorised by the SCE, with intent to distribute or sell them |
25,000.00 |
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61 |
Establishing central
tanks for storing or Dealing in Petroleum Products without obtaining a Permit |
25,000.00 |
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62 |
Failure to comply
with the technical standards approved by the SCE for parking Vehicles used in
Dealing in Petroleum Products at depots |
15,000.00 |
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63 |
Failure to renew the
Permit |
15,000.00 |
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64 |
Providing incorrect
information in a Permit application |
15,000.00 |
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65 |
Failure to display
Petroleum Products prices clearly and legibly, or failure to comply with the
prices set by the Concerned Entities |
15,000.00 |
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66 |
Acquiring Petroleum
Products for personal use from Persons not authorised to deal in Petroleum
Products |
25,000.00 |
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67 |
Importing Petroleum
Products from another emirate of the UAE for the purpose of Dealing in
Petroleum Products in the Emirate without obtaining a Permit |
10,000.00 |
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68 |
Failure by an
Establishment to maintain records and documents related to the Activity for
the period specified by the SCE |
10,000.00 |
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69 |
Obstructing the work
of SCE employees or authorised representatives; or denying them access to
records and documents related to the Activity |
25,000.00 |
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70 |
Failure to allow SCE
employees or authorised representatives to inspect Petroleum Products; take
samples; or inspect equipment, devices, facilities, and means of transport
used in Dealing in Petroleum Products |
25,000.00 |
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71 |
Failure to update
Permit data, the source of Petroleum Products, or the quantities to be dealt
in; or to report any modification to the technical specifications of
Petroleum Products |
5,000.00 |
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72 |
Failure to notify
the SCE before making any changes to the site or location where the Activity
is conducted |
5,000.00 |
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73 |
Parking Vehicles
carrying Petroleum Products in sites or locations not designated for filling,
loading, or unloading purposes |
25,000.00 |
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74 |
Failure to comply with any of the terms of
the Permit |
10,000.00 |
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75 |
Failure to comply
with the requirements, conditions, and standards approved by the SCE for the
Petroleum Products storage facilities, or for the manufacture, storage,
filling, and use of Petroleum Products |
50,000.00 |
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