OGRA angry over petrol crisis report, will issue tough response.

ISLAMABAD -- In the latest twist to the ongoing controversy, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected the inquiry report on the petrol crisis and decided to take a tough stance in its defence.

This anger is a result of the inquiry's findings which declared that the OGRA was the main character in the entire episode, resulting in a huge loss to the national exchequer and a burden on consumers.

It was said at an OGRA meeting that the allegations were totally unfounded and against the facts, as the participants noted that they could not remain silent in the given situation.

The fine imposed on oil marketing companies was according to the limits set under the relevant rules and regulations, they emphasised.

As the meeting decided to give a hard line and give a detailed response to the inquiry report, it is expected that the official reply would be issued next week.

Earlier, a 15-member inquiry commission had...