Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Saturday that withholding income tax collection from petroleum products rose by 163% over the past five years, driven largely by higher fuel prices and increased consumption.
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Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan reduced diesel prices on Friday following a sharp drop in global oil markets after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, officials said.
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Pakistan March fuel imports surge despite Hormuz disruption
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan recorded a sharp increase in petroleum imports in March 2026 despite global supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, official data showed on Thursday.
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Pakistan faces acute electricity shortfall amid Gulf tensions, minister says
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — Pakistan is grappling with an acute electricity shortfall of around 3,400 megawatts due to a sharp decline in power generation from liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydropower sources, Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Thursday, attributing the crisis to ongoing tensions in the Gulf region.
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OGDCL launches commercial production from record Baragzai well
ISLAMABAD, April 15, 2026 — Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced commercial production from its landmark Baragzai X-01 (Slant) exploratory well, marking the largest oil and gas discovery from a single well in Pakistan’s history and boosting the country’s energy outlook.
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No load-shedding for K-Electric, HESCO in peak plan
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s Power Division said on Tuesday that consumers served by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company and K-Electric will not face load management under the government’s recently announced 2.25-hour peak hours relief plan.
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Government decides daily electricity load-shedding for 2.25 hours
ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s government has decided to suspend electricity supply for around 2.25 hours daily during peak demand hours from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, in a move aimed at reducing reliance on expensive fuels and preventing a sharp rise in power tariffs, officials said on Tuesday.
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No petroleum shortage risk, says PM Shehbaz after key review meeting
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review Pakistan’s petroleum product reserves amid heightened regional tensions, directing authorities to maintain strict monitoring of oil consumption and supply levels.
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Oil surges past $100 as US-Iran tensions escalate after failed talks
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel on Sunday after diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran broke down, raising fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies.
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Did you know? Levies and commissions make up 29% of Rs366/litre petrol price
ISLAMABAD- Around 29% of the retail price of petrol in Pakistan consists of taxes, levies and distribution margins, according to industry calculations following the latest fuel price revision announced by the government.
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