The objectives of the Association are,1- To ensure representation under the integrity of the industry, of refineries, fuel and/or LPG distribution, storage, transportation, bio-fuel, bunker fuel and lubricant companies operating obtaining a license in the petroleum and related industries defined under Petroleum Market Law no.5015 and Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) Market Law no.5307 and other regulations.
2- To conduct studies on sectoral issues such as the production, storage, transportation and marketing of petroleum products, alternative fuels and lubricants obtained by refining crude oil and other alternatives, to investigate the problems which arise during the market offering and after-use of these products, to inform the public and represent the petroleum industry before public agencies.
3- To conduct studies in order to determine the necessary technical and administrative measures to be taken to protect human health and the environment regarding petroleum products and all kinds of automotive fuels, to ensure compliance to specific quality standards of products reaching consumers and at production/distribution stages, to contribute to the development of sectoral standards, health, safety and environment practices.
4- To investigate implementation problems in petroleum and petroleum products, alternative fuels and related industries and make recommendations to public authorities and other relevant parties regarding necessary administrative and legal regulations, to conduct scientific, technical and statistical research on the progress of these industries in the domestic market and advise its members and the public on matters and developments in the petroleum industry.
5- To follow and publish sectoral developments in Turkey and in the world, to conduct meetings and training activities to advise its members and to cooperate with universities and scientific institutions on industry related matters.
6- To protect the rights and interests of its members, to represent its members in national and international arena in industry related matters, to be a party in legal proceedings, to represent the Association and its members in litigation.
7- To perform activities towards minimizing the environmental problems arising from production, transportation and use of crude oil, fuel, LPG, bunker fuel and lubricant by persons or organizations that are members of the Association, taking regional or national collective action for compliance with relevant legislation on behalf of its members and collaborating with such agencies and organizations.
8- To ensure that the responsibilities of members arising from their operations in relation to the collection, transportation, recycling and disposal of petroleum product and lubricant wastes are fulfilled in relation to public agencies and to advise its members, the public and consumers, of solutions for these problems, to carry out projects and training activities, to establish economic enterprises and entities and make enterprises to that end.