The legal framework relevant for the Petroleum Bulk Procurement System is derived from, among others the National Energy Policy of 2015 and, the following legal instruments:

(a) The Petroleum Act, CAP. 392; GN No. 21 of 2015

(b) The Petroleum (General) Regulations, 2013;

(c) The Petroleum (Bulk Procurement), Regulations 2017 GN No. 198 of 2017;

(d) The Environment Management Act, CAP. 119 of 2004

(e) The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority Act, CAP. 414;

(f) Weights and Measures Act, CAP.340 (R.E.2002);

(g) Standard’s Act, Act No. 2 of 2009;

(h) Customs Laws;

(i) International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)are key instruments to the implementation to BPS;

(j) The National Energy Policy of 2015;

(k) Petroleum products specifications; and

(l) Any other relevant laws.