Karachi, March 8, 2026 – Pakistan is set to receive three petrol shipments on Monday, March 9, 2026, officials confirmed during a high-level meeting chaired by Syed Murad Ali Shah with federal ministers on Sunday.
The meeting at the Chief Minister House in Karachi reviewed the country’s fuel supply situation amid concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, which could push global crude oil prices to as high as $120 per barrel. Participants included Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, Energy Secretary Shehab Ansari, and senior officials from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Sui Southern Gas Company.
Officials discussed emergency fuel conservation measures, responsible energy consumption, and coordination to prevent fuel hoarding at petrol pumps. Murad Ali Shah emphasized keeping the national economy running while encouraging prudent energy use, with proposals to be presented to the provincial cabinet.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb noted that Pakistan’s monthly oil import bill could rise to $600 million due to global price surges. Petroleum Minister Malik highlighted the importance of extending existing fuel reserves and exploring alternative supplies from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, as well as routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting concluded with an agreement for continued federal-provincial coordination and the possibility of seeking IMF relief on petroleum levies to mitigate financial impacts.