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  • Pakistan may sharply cut petroleum prices from Oct 16, 2022

    Pakistan may sharply cut petroleum prices from Oct 16, 2022

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may announce a sharp reduction in petroleum prices for next fortnight starting from October 16, 2022 owing to massive gain in value of local currency and lower prices of oil in international markets.

    Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has also hinted to reduce the oil prices significantly in order to stabilize the economy and ease the burden of high prices.

    READ MORE: Pakistan sharply reduces petroleum prices from October 01, 2022

    The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has recorded massive gain during past 12 sessions against the dollar.

    A day earlier, the local currency gained PKR 21.74 against the dollar during the last twelve straight sessions. The exchange rate reached to near record low of PKR 239.71 on September 22, 2022 to the dollar but ended at PKR 217.97 on October 10, 2022. Dar recently claimed that the actual value of the dollar is below PKR 200 and he vowed to bring it down.

    READ MORE: Pakistan reviews petroleum prices on Sept 30, 2022 amid crash in global rates

    Furthermore, the benchmark US Brent oil also fell to $95.62 per barrel on Tuesday owing to fears of lower demand globally.

    Previously, the government announced a sharp reduction in oil prices effective from October 01, 2022, which are:

    The rate of petrol has been reduced by Rs12.63 per liter to Rs224.80 from Rs237.43.

    The price of high speed diesel has been cut by 12.13 per liter to Rs235.30 from Rs247.43.

    The rate of Kerosene oil has been slashed by Rs10.19 to Rs191.83 from Rs202.02.

    The price of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs10.78 to Rs186.50 from Rs197.28.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    The government has reduced the petroleum prices in the wake of massive decline in international oil prices.

    The previous government of PTI had kept both the petroleum levy and sales tax at zero in order to provide relief to the masses. The PTI government also provided a huge subsidy on prices of petroleum products in order to lower the rates and provide relief to the masses.

    However, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed through a vote of no-confidence motion on April 10, 2022. Since then the new coalition government led by PML-N increased the prices of petroleum products sharply on three different occasions.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    The present government in the budget estimated to collect Rs855 billion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022/2023. As this fiscal year is starting from July 01, 2022, it is likely that the government will opt to impose the levy from this date.

  • Faysal Bank, K-Electric collaborate to ease customer’s payment

    Faysal Bank, K-Electric collaborate to ease customer’s payment

    KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic Banks in the country, and K-Electric have come together to ease customer’s payment burden in times of economic crunch.

    As part of the collaboration, Faysal Islami Noor Card holders will now be able to pay their electricity bills through easy instalment plan options of up to 3 months. Faysal Islami Noor card has gained immense popularity amongst industry card customers because it is a Shariah compliant alternative to conventional credit cards that offers amazing discounts and offers.

    Speaking on the occasion, Head Consumer Finance (FBL), Aneeq Malik said: “Customer convenience has always been of paramount importance to the Bank and our partnership with K-Electric is a depiction of our commitment to our customers. We are confident that through the proposition will allow customers to manage their monthly expenditures in a more convenient and relaxed manner.”

    Delighted at the launch of this campaign, Chief Distribution Officer at K-Electric, Amer Zia said, “Our collaboration with Faysal Bank through this offer is another testament of our commitment towards providing maximum relief to our consumers”.

    Feroz Khan, Head Unsecured Business (FBL) further added, “We are committed to further building customer loyalty by offering the best in class products and benefits to our valued customers. This collaboration aims to ease customer expenditure on their KE billings specifically in the high billing periods.”

  • NEPRA acknowledges KE’s operational performance

    NEPRA acknowledges KE’s operational performance

    KARACHI: A report published by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has acknowledged the improved operational performance of the KE, the utility company responsible for power generation and supply to Karachi.

    The report, published annually by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), also highlighted the longstanding issue of supply of low gas to K-Electric’s power plants at Korangi and SITE, which is affecting 200 MW of generation capacity for Karachi and leading to expensive power generation.

    Through sustained investments, KE has been able to drive a significant reduction in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses, closing the financial year at 15.35%, lower than the regulator’s target of 15.95%. The utility has also been able to add over 250,000 new connections to its network bringing the total consumer base to over 3.4 million at the close of the fiscal year. Additionally, the number of units of energy served to these customers has also increased.

    Commenting on the results, Director of Communications & Spokesperson KE, Imran Rana stated, “We continue to explore ways to improve our services for our growing customer base, and we are very pleased that KE’s operational improvement is being acknowledged in Power Sector’s credible annual performance report from the Regulatory Authority, NEPRA.

    We look forward to carrying this momentum year on year, through increased digitization and automation of our processes and sustained investment across the value chain. We are also keeping our stakeholders – including the NEPRA Authority and the Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan among others – fully informed of the factors that continue to affect KE’s sustainability. Long delays in release of the Tariff Differential Subsidy (TDS) claims, and absence of supply of natural gas to KE are two important issues on top of the list that directly affects our ability to serve our customers.”

    KE has also been actively developing a culture of regular bill payment and expanded its facilities to offer consumers convenient channels to clear their dues. Over the year, KE’s website has been integrated with NIFT ePay gateway offering real-time bill payment through interbank fund transfers.

    Consumers can use the KE Live App to pay their bills from the convenience of their phones regardless of geographic location. Multiple banks and financial institutions have also been brought on board as partners offering cashback incentives and the option of converting utility bill payments on installments for certain credit cardholders.

    Furthermore, KE is also engaging with area representatives at a community level for support in promoting a culture of bill payment and has also established multiple facilitation camps across the city to address and support billing queries. These efforts have resulted in improved recovery ratios which closed at 96.69%. During the same period, recovery ratios for DISCOs across the country dropped by 7 percentage points to 90.51%.

    The company has also maintained a strong focus on safety, creating awareness on pertinent infrastructure issues including encroachment of constructed properties, the use of kundas, and unauthorized civil works carried across the city which create an unsafe environment for citizens. In addition to securing its infrastructure through earthing and grounding protocols, the utility continues to liaise with relevant civic agencies to ensure a safe and uninterrupted supply of electricity to the city. This has enabled KE to achieve a 28% reduction in safety related incidents within its territory. By comparison, safety incidents increased by 14% within state-owned DISCOs.

    The report also commented on macroeconomic and other factors such as the devaluation of the Rupee against the US Dollar, delays in completion on power projects and outages of new power projects which exacerbated the cost of fuel procurement and raised the cost of electricity for the end-user. The report recommends a lot of measures for the improvement of power sector for Government to consider.

  • Pakistan petroleum sales plunge by 23% in 1QFY23

    Pakistan petroleum sales plunge by 23% in 1QFY23

    KARACHI: Pakistan sales of petroleum products have plunged by 23 per cent in first quarter (July – September) of the current fiscal year 2022/2023, official data revealed on Monday.

    The petroleum sales fell to 4.49 million tons during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022/2023 as compared with 5.86 million tons in the same quarter of the last year, according to Oil Companies Advisor Council (OCAC).

    READ MORE: Pakistan high petroleum prices massively cut oil sales in July

    The sales of HSD recorded 30 per cent decline to 1.46 million tons in the first quarter of the current fiscal year when compared with 2.1 million in the same quarter of the last fiscal year.

    Furnace oil sales slipped by 23 to 0.98 million tons during the quarter under review as compared with 1.27 million in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    Similarly, the sales of petrol fell by 21 per cent to 1.86 million tons during July – September 2022/2023 when compared with 2.35 million tons in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    READ MORE: Pakistan sharply reduces petroleum prices from October 01, 2022

    Whereas, the domestic sales of petroleum products plunged by 22 per cent Year on Year (YoY) basis in the month of September 2022.

    The sales of petroleum products fell to 1.52 million tons in September 2022 when compared with 1.96 million tons in the corresponding month of the last year.

    Analysts at Ismail Iqbal Securities attributed the sharp decline in petroleum sales to ongoing demand destruction following higher prices and overall economic slowdown.

    The steep decline has been witnessed in sales of high speed diesel (HSD), which fell by 26 per cent during the period under review. The sales of HSD dropped to 0.52 million tons in September 2022 as compared with 0.71 million tons in the same month of last year.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    Sales of furnace oil plummeted by 24 per cent to 0.31 million tons in the month under review as compared with 0.4 million tons in the same month of the last year.

    Likewise, the sales of petrol fell by 22 per cent to 0.63 million tons in September 2022 as compared with 0.8 million tons in September last year.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) the petroleum products recorded massive jump in prices during the period.

    The official data showed the prices of HSD, petrol and furnace oil recorded increase of 120.67 per cent, 96 per cent and 51.63 per cent, respectively YoY in September 2022.

  • SNGPL to distribute 100,000 LPG cylinders to meet energy shortage

    SNGPL to distribute 100,000 LPG cylinders to meet energy shortage

    KARACHI: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has approved the supply of 100,000 cylinders of LPG gas to meet energy needs in coming winter.

    In a material information shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, SNGPL said in view of potential gas shortfall in the forthcoming winter, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has advised to explore all possible options to meet energy needs of consumers, including supplying LPG cylinders.

    Accordingly, the Board of Directors of SNGPL in their meeting dated September 28, 2022, has approved the project of LPG distribution with 100,000 Cylinders.

    The estimated initial investment for the venture is up to Rs 1,200 million. The return on investment is not subject to present ROA regime and will be determined as per market dynamics.

  • Pakistan sharply reduces petroleum prices from October 01, 2022

    Pakistan sharply reduces petroleum prices from October 01, 2022

    ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced significant reduction in petroleum prices for next fortnight starting from October 01, 2022.

    According to the new prices, effective from October 01, 2022:

    The rate of petrol has been reduced by Rs12.63 per liter to Rs224.80 from Rs237.43.

    READ MORE: Pakistan reviews petroleum prices on Sept 30, 2022 amid crash in global rates

    The price of high speed diesel has been cut by 12.13 per liter to Rs235.30 from Rs247.43.

    The rate of Kerosene oil has been slashed by Rs10.19 to Rs191.83 from Rs202.02.

    The price of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs10.78 to Rs186.50 from Rs197.28.

    The government has reduced the petroleum prices in the wake of massive decline in international oil prices.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    According to Reuters news agency oil prices fell $2 a barrel a day earlier, settling at nine-month lows in choppy trade, pressured by a strengthening dollar as market participants awaited details on new sanctions on Russia.

    Brent crude futures for November settled down $2.09, or 2.4 per cent, to $84.06 a barrel, plunging below levels reached on January 14. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November delivery dropped by $2.06, or 2.3 per cent to $76.71, the lowest since Jan. 6.

    Previously, the government revised the petroleum prices on September 21, 2022, which was scheduled to be announced on September 15, 2022.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    The previous government of PTI had kept both the petroleum levy and sales tax at zero in order to provide relief to the masses. The PTI government also provided a huge subsidy on prices of petroleum products in order to lower the rates and provide relief to the masses.

    However, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed through a vote of no-confidence motion on April 10, 2022. Since then the new coalition government led by PML-N increased the prices of petroleum products sharply on three different occasions.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 16, 2022

    The present government in the budget estimated to collect Rs855 billion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022/2023. As this fiscal year is starting from July 01, 2022, it is likely that the government will opt to impose the levy from this date.

    The exchange rate has seen massive decline in rupee value during past week despite inflows received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has plunged by PKR 20 against the US dollar since the country received tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country received a tranche of $1.16 billion from the IMF under Extended Fund (EFF) loan program on August 31, 2022.

    The government was hopeful of improvement in economic indicators once the money is received from the IMF. However, in contrast the PKR fell sharply since the IMF funds transferred to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

  • Pakistan reviews petroleum prices on Sept 30, 2022 amid crash in global rates

    Pakistan reviews petroleum prices on Sept 30, 2022 amid crash in global rates

    Pakistan is set to review petroleum prices on September 30, 2022 for the next fortnight starting from October 01, 2022. The government will review the prices when the prices in international markets have been crashed to multi months low.

    According to Reuters news agency oil prices fell $2 a barrel a day earlier, settling at nine-month lows in choppy trade, pressured by a strengthening dollar as market participants awaited details on new sanctions on Russia.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    Brent crude futures for November settled down $2.09, or 2.4 per cent, to $84.06 a barrel, plunging below levels reached on January 14. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November delivery dropped by $2.06, or 2.3 per cent to $76.71, the lowest since Jan. 6.

    Previously, the government revised the petroleum prices on September 21, 2022, which was scheduled to be announced on September 15, 2022.

    According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the government decided to increase prices of petrol by Rs1.45 per liter to Rs237.43 from previous rate of Rs235.98.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    However, the government kept the price of high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged at Rs247.43 per liter.

    The price of kerosene oil has been reduced by Rs8.30 per liter to Rs202.02 from Rs210.32.

    Similarly, the rate of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs4.26 per liter to Rs198.28 from previous rate of Rs201.54.

    It is pertinent to mention that the government to announce the prices of petroleum products in the wake of massive appreciation in rupee value as well. Besides, Ishaq Dar is also assuming the charge as finance minister. These factors would also impact the review.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 16, 2022

    The previous government of PTI had kept both the petroleum levy and sales tax at zero in order to provide relief to the masses. The PTI government also provided a huge subsidy on prices of petroleum products in order to lower the rates and provide relief to the masses.

    However, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed through a vote of no-confidence motion on April 10, 2022. Since then the new coalition government led by PML-N increased the prices of petroleum products sharply on three different occasions.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2022

    The present government in the budget estimated to collect Rs855 billion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022/2023. As this fiscal year is starting from July 01, 2022, it is likely that the government will opt to impose the levy from this date.

    The exchange rate has seen massive decline in rupee value during past week despite inflows received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    READ MORE: New prices of petroleum products in Pakistan from July 01, 2022

    Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has plunged by PKR 20 against the US dollar since the country received tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country received a tranche of $1.16 billion from the IMF under Extended Fund (EFF) loan program on August 31, 2022.

    The government was hopeful of improvement in economic indicators once the money is received from the IMF. However, in contrast the PKR fell sharply since the IMF funds transferred to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

  • New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    New petroleum prices in Pakistan effective from September 21, 2022

    Pakistan on Wednesday revised the prices of petroleum products that are effective from September 21, 2022.

    According to a statement issued by the Finance Division, the government decided to increase prices of petrol by Rs1.45 per liter to Rs237.43 from previous rate of Rs235.98.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    However, the government kept the price of high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged at Rs247.43 per liter.

    The price of kerosene oil has been reduced by Rs8.30 per liter to Rs202.02 from Rs210.32.

    Similarly, the rate of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs4.26 per liter to Rs198.28 from previous rate of Rs201.54.

    The finance division said that in the wake of fluctuating global oil prices and exchange rate variation, the government had decided to revise the prices of petroleum products.

    The government review the prices of petroleum products every fortnight. The latest rate revision was scheduled for September 15, 2022 for the period starting from September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 16, 2022

    However, the government delayed the review which raises concerns amongst the stakeholders as many believed the government deliberately kept the price at higher side despite significant decline in global oil prices.

    A day earlier, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) expressed concern over delay in revision of petroleum prices by the government.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2022

    KATI President Salman Aslam expressed concern over the government’s delay in changing the prices of petroleum products.

    He said that there is a trend of continuous decline in oil prices in the global market, and the government should immediately announce a reduction in the price of petrol so that inflation and production costs can be reduced.

    READ MORE: New prices of petroleum products in Pakistan from July 01, 2022

  • Today’s petroleum prices in Pakistan

    Today’s petroleum prices in Pakistan

    ISLAMABAD: Petroleum prices in Pakistan are remained same at the level announced earlier this month as the government has not revised the prices as scheduled.

    Today’s prices as on September 20, 2022 is the same as announced and effective on September 01, 2022 as the government had not revised the prices which were scheduled on September 15, 2022 and effective on September 16, 2022.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from September 01, 2022

    Therefore, today’s prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are:

    The price of petrol is Rs235.98 per liter.

    The price of high speed diesel is Rs247.43 per liter.

    The rate of kerosene oil is Rs210.32 per liter.

    The price of light diesel oil is Rs201.54 per liter.

    The country reviews domestic oil prices after every 15 days to adjust rise and fall of prices in the international market and changes occurred in the exchange rates.

    READ MORE: Pakistan to increase petroleum prices from September 01, 2022

    Experts believe that Pakistan may increase the petroleum prices for the fortnight because of massive decline in rupee value during past 15 days besides the expected imposition of sales tax and further increase in petroleum levy.

    The government on August 31, 2022 decided to increase the prices of petroleum products effective from September 01, 2022. The decision was strongly criticized by the stakeholders because the international markets had seen fall in oil prices.

    Pakistan is a net importer of petroleum products so huge foreign exchange is required for paying against foreign purchases and meeting local demand.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 16, 2022

    The country has spent a staggering amount of $23.32 billion for the import of petroleum group during fiscal year 2021/2022 as compared with $11.36 billion in preceding year, showing a growth of 105 per cent. The import of finished products recorded an increase of 134 per cent to $12.07 billion during the fiscal year 2021/2022 as compared with $5.16 billion in the preceding fiscal year.

    The benchmark Brent crude is below $100 dollars. Brent crude futures were at $92.84 per barrel in New York trade on September 09, 2022.

    The present government had started increasing the petroleum prices on May 26, 2022 when the benchmark Brent Oil was at $112 per barrel.

    Considering the price slump of international oil, the government had reduced the prices of petroleum products from July 15 to July 31. However experts believed it was a political decision as the government had to increase petroleum levy and apply sales tax.

    READ MORE: New petroleum prices in Pakistan from August 1, 2022

    The previous government of PTI had kept both the petroleum levy and sales tax at zero in order to provide relief to the masses. The PTI government also provided a huge subsidy on prices of petroleum products in order to lower the rates and provide relief to the masses.

    However, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed through a vote of no-confidence motion on April 10, 2022. Since then the new coalition government led by PML-N increased the prices of petroleum products sharply on three different occasions.

    The present government in the budget estimated to collect Rs855 billion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2022/2023. As this fiscal year is starting from July 01, 2022, it is likely that the government will opt to impose the levy from this date.

    The exchange rate has seen massive decline in rupee value during past week despite inflows received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has plunged by PKR 20 against the US dollar since the country received tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country received a tranche of $1.16 billion from the IMF under Extended Fund (EFF) loan program on August 31, 2022.

    The government was hopeful of improvement in economic indicators once the money is received from the IMF. However, in contrast the PKR fell sharply since the IMF funds transferred to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

    The exchange rate was Rs218.75 to the dollar on August 31, 2022, the day when the money was received by Pakistan. However, since then the rupee fell by PKR 20 to Rs239 to the dollar on September 20, 2022 in midday interbank foreign exchange market.

  • OGDCL discovers gas deposits at Kohat District

    OGDCL discovers gas deposits at Kohat District

    KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Monday announced discovery of gas deposits at district Kohat in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

    The company sent a communication to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) stated that the TAL Joint Venture comprising MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Co. B. V. (Operator), OGDCL (30 per cent working interst exploratory phase), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PP), Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) and Government Holdings Private limited (GHPL) had discovered gas condensate from Lockhart formation in Tolanj West-2 development well located in district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

    READ MORE: Latest petroleum prices in Pakistan

    It said that the well was spudded-in on April 10, 2022 to produce Hydrocarbon from already discovered horizon of Tolanj West D&PL i.e. Lumshiwal Formation and to test Hydrocarbon potential of Lockhart & Shinwari & Samanasuk Formations (as exploratory targets). The well has been successfully drilled down to depth of 4119.34m TVD.

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    Based on interpretation results of wireline logs data, Lockhart Formation (Exploratory Target) was tested successfully at rate of around 8.3 Million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day (MMSCFD) gas and 34 barrels per day (BPD) of condensate at choke size 32/64” at Wellhead Flowing Pressure (WHFP) of 1285 Pounds per Square Inch (Psi).

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    “The new discovery has de-risked further exploration play in TAL Block, leading to new upside opportunities,” OGDCL said, adding that the said discovery will also help and contributed towards improving energy security of the country from indigenous resources and add to the hydrocarbon reserve base of the company, its joint venture partners and the country.

    READ MORE: Mari Petroleum stops production from Zarghun, Bolan fields