The government is working on a targeted relief package to protect low-income segments from the impact of rising fuel prices, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday, amid mounting pressure from global energy markets.
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Govt supports solar but warns of grid challenges: Leghari
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has clarified that the government fully supports solar energy adoption in Pakistan, rejecting claims that authorities are discouraging solarization.
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US lifts Iran oil sanctions to tackle global energy crisis
The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil in a bid to stabilize global energy markets amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking a significant shift in longstanding policy.
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Petrol prices stay unchanged as PM Shehbaz turns down Rs400 scenario
Islamabad, March 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a massive increase in fuel prices that could have pushed petrol close to Rs400 per litre, deciding instead to keep the rate unchanged at Rs321.17 per litre to provide relief ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Pakistan strikes new oil and gas discovery amid global energy crisis
Karachi, March 19, 2026 – Pakistan has announced a significant new oil and gas discovery in Sindh, offering a potential boost to the country’s energy security at a time when global markets are under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions.
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How much fuel Pakistan has now? Petrol monitoring committee explains
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan currently has comfortable stocks of crude oil and petroleum products, with supply arrangements secured until mid-April, according to officials briefing the government’s petrol monitoring body on Monday.
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Senate told Pakistan imports 70% petrol via Strait of Hormuz
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan imports nearly 70 percent of its petrol through the Strait of Hormuz, making the country highly dependent on the strategic maritime route for fuel supplies, the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum was informed on Monday.
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Pakistan petrol price monitoring committee reviews national fuel stocks
Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The government’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices held a virtual meeting on Saturday to review the country’s petroleum product stocks and assess global oil market developments amid rising regional tensions.
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Pakistan’s petroleum imports plunge amid pre-Iran war challenges
Islamabad, March 14, 2026: Pakistan’s petroleum product imports experienced a significant decline in February 2026, even before the escalation of the Iran war, highlighting ongoing energy challenges in the country.
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Petroleum dealers demand higher margins amid fuel price surge in Pakistan
Karachi – The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded an increase in their profit margins to 8% per litre of petroleum products following last week’s sharp Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. The association has given the government a March 26, 2026 deadline to address their request.
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