Oman mandates EV charging and solar panels for fuel stations

New framework modernizes licensing with tech integration, sustainability, and stricter compliance.

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in Oman has unveiled a comprehensive new regulatory framework governing the licensing and operation of fuel stations across the country.

 The move is part of a broader effort to modernize the sector, support emerging energy technologies, and reinforce environmental and safety standards in line with global benchmarks. Fuel station operators now have a one-year window to regularize their status under the updated requirements.

The framework places a strong focus on sustainability and technological integration, mandating support for electric vehicle (EV) charging, hydrogen refueling, and solar energy systems at fueling stations.

These measures are designed to align Oman’s infrastructure with international best practices, while facilitating the country's transition toward cleaner energy solutions.

New regulations—formalized under Ministerial Decision No. 142/2025, signed by Minister Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef—officially came into effect on May 4, 2025, replacing all prior licensing protocols. The framework also prohibits the sale of fuel outside approved sites, with the exception of licensed mobile fuel stations.

To ensure compliance, the updated rules introduce strict penalties for violations. Fines can reach up to 3,000 Omani riyals (over $7,500) for non-compliant operations. Fuel stations operating with expired licenses will be fined 500 riyals (over $1,200) per month, and licenses will be automatically revoked for stations inactive for more than six months or found to have submitted false licensing information.