Karachi: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, raising both petrol and diesel by Rs55 per liter.
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PM Shehbaz cracks whip on hoarders: Petrol pumps face sealing, legal action immediately
Islamabad, March 6, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed provincial governments to immediately seal petrol pumps, cancel licenses, and initiate legal action against those found hoarding petroleum products and creating artificial shortages.
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OGRA warns of strict action against petroleum hoarding, assures adequate fuel stocks
Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday warned of strict action against individuals or businesses involved in the illegal hoarding of petroleum products, particularly at locations that are not authorised storage facilities.
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PM committee reviews petrol supply, assures adequate stocks amid regional energy uncertainty
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – A high-level meeting of the Committee formed to monitor petrol prices and energy supply in light of the evolving regional situation was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division. The committee was constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to assess developments in the energy sector and ensure national preparedness.
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Nepra approves electricity tariff hike; consumers to see March bill shock
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a uniform increase of Rs1.6274 per unit in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher fuel costs for January 2026. The increase will impact most consumers, except lifeline users, pre-paid customers, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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OGRA dismisses fuel shortage rumors, assures adequate petrol and diesel stocks
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday dismissed concerns about a fuel crisis, assuring citizens that Pakistan has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel and that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country.
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Aurangzeb pledges tight grip on petroleum supply amid rising global energy tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – As rising tensions in the Gulf region impact global energy markets, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday assured that Pakistan is actively monitoring petroleum availability to prevent potential supply disruptions.
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Pakistan turns to Saudi Yanbu Port for oil amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – Pakistan is exploring alternative oil supply routes via Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Port on the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global energy flows.
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OGDCL uncovers major oil and gas find in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Karachi, March 4, 2026 – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant oil and gas discovery in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, marking a major boost for the country’s indigenous energy resources.
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OGRA orders adequate petroleum stocks amid escalating Middle East conflict
Islamabad, March 1, 2026 — The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has directed all oil sector stakeholders to ensure sufficient stocks of petroleum products across Pakistan amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following fresh military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
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