Rs60m penalty slapped on edible oil tanker owners
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has fined the All Pakistan Edible Oil Tanker Owners Association Rs60 million for price fixing and market allocation. The commission found that the association restricted competition by setting transportation rates and managing a queue system for consignments.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights regulatory efforts to prevent anti-competitive practices in essential supply chains, which directly impact consumer prices for food staples.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Competition Commission of Pakistan. PHOTO: TWITTER/CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a total penalty of Rs60 million on the All Pakistan Edible Oil Tanker Owners Association (APEOTOA) for fixing transportation charges and allocating business among tanker owners through a restrictive queue system, in violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010. The commission imposed Rs30 million each for price fixing and market allocation.
The case originated from the CCP's market surveillance, which detected circulars fixing transportation charges for edible oil, ghee and fats from Karachi ports to destinations across Pakistan. A suo motu enquiry was initiated in August 2024, followed by search and inspection in February 2025.
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