New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The government today ordered a safety audit of all oil and gas installations across the country after the massive fire at the Indian Oil Corp's fuel depot in Jaipur which is raging even five days after breaking out.

The decision was taken at a meeting called by Petroleum Minister Murli Deora to review safety measures in oil installations with top experts from the public, private and multi-nationals firms participating.

Deora said all oil and gas installations in the country will carry out the self safety audits by December 31.

"All oil and gas companies in the country must have their standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operations and maintenance practices," he said.

After the special safety audit, all oil and gas installations will have their safety audits done on a quarterly basis.