Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that ensuring uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel across Pakistan remains the government’s top priority.
He made the statement while chairing a meeting of the Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices in the Wake of the Emerging Situation in the Region in Islamabad.
The committee was formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to monitor the country’s fuel situation amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Officials told the meeting that Pakistan currently has sufficient petroleum reserves and there is no immediate risk of shortages.
Petroleum Reserves at Comfortable Levels
The committee was briefed that national reserves remain at comfortable levels with adequate supply cover for key petroleum products. Officials said the government is closely monitoring supply chains to ensure continued availability of fuel across the country.
Participants reviewed multiple supply and pricing scenarios to prepare for different possible developments and maintain stability in domestic energy markets.
The committee will now meet daily to monitor stock levels, track supply movements, and ensure timely coordination among relevant stakeholders.
Government Considers Work From Home Policy
Meanwhile, the committee has also submitted recommendations to the prime minister regarding a possible work-from-home policy as part of a national fuel conservation strategy.
Pakistan likely to consider ‘Corona-Era Formula’ for Fuel Prices
According to sources, the plan includes a comprehensive implementation framework covering fuel supply assurance, enforcement measures, pricing mechanisms, governance improvements, and energy conservation steps.
The government is considering the policy amid concerns over potential disruptions in global oil supplies following recent strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
Prime Minister Briefed on Fuel Stock Position
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also chaired a meeting of the monitoring committee, where Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb briefed him about Pakistan’s current petroleum stock levels and national fuel consumption patterns.
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Officials said the government is actively reviewing measures to ensure energy security and prevent market instability if regional tensions continue.
Concerns about fuel supply have increased globally following escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
