Authorities have launched a comprehensive inspection of fuel stations, gas refilling stations, oil depots, and petroleum transportation operations throughout Ulaanbaatar City in a bid to strengthen public safety and enforce regulatory compliance. The inspection focused particularly on fuel and gas stations operating in densely populated residential areas. 53 fuel and gas refilling stations in these high-risk zones were examined, resulting in the immediate suspension of operations at seven stations that were constructed within residential complexes.

Inspectors uncovered numerous violations of safety standards, regulations, and operational norms. In response, 47 state inspectors issued approximately 480 official directives requiring urgent corrective action from the offending entities. In addition to retail fuel outlets, 28 petroleum storage depots within the capital city limits were subject to safety and compliance checks. Among them, 10 facilities were found to be non-compliant with national standards, health and safety protocols, and technical norms. Consequently, 24 state inspectors delivered 188 specific regulatory orders demanding prompt rectification.

Officials also raised serious concerns regarding the sheer number of fuel stations operating in the capital city. According to the inspection team, Ulaanbaatar currently hosts 2.4 times more fuel stations than what is deemed acceptable under national planning and safety standards—a situation they flagged as a significant and ongoing public safety risk that requires urgent attention.

These findings underscore the pressing need for tighter regulation and more strategic urban planning to ensure the health and safety of Ulaanbaatar’s