ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Petroleum Ministry has told a high-level committee that adequate stocks of petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) are available across the country until the third week of June 2026.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting to review the country’s petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) stock position, an official statement said on Monday.
The committee was further informed that the supply situation is being closely monitored on a daily basis through the National Coordination and Management Committee (NCMC), ensuring effective oversight and proactive management of the supply chain.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister appreciated the efforts of all relevant stakeholders for maintaining the steady and reliable availability of fuel across the country, particularly in the face of prevailing global and domestic challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a high-level meeting to review the country’s petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) stock position.
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The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Petroleum and Information Technology & Telecommunication, the Minister of State for Finance, SAPM Mr. Tariq Bajwa, the Secretary Petroleum, the Secretary Interior, representatives of OGRA, and senior officials from relevant ministries and departments.
Pakistan on Thursday increased the prices of petrol and High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs6.51 and Rs19.39 per litre, respectively.
The price of petrol is now Rs399.86 per litre from earlier Rs393.35, with an increase of around Rs6.51, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
The price of High-Speed Diesel is now Rs399.58 per litre from earlier Rs380.19, with an increase of 19.39 rupees.
The government had also approved a one-month extension for the fuel subsidy previously granted to motorcyclists, public transport operators, and goods carriers across the country, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif endorsing the decision.
Meanwhile, the United States military said on Monday that guided-missile destroyers have entered the Arabian Gulf as part of a mission to escort commercial ships through the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, from where 20 per cent of global oil supply passes.
The warships “are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, referring to the operation announced by US President Donald Trump on Sunday.
