Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik to review the situation arising from the ongoing war and its possible impact on petroleum supplies.
During the meeting, the participants reviewed the supply, demand and available reserves of petroleum products in Punjab. They also discussed measures to maintain balance between demand and supply of petroleum products in light of the evolving global situation.
The meeting agreed on adopting a fuel conservation policy to maintain equilibrium in petroleum demand and supply. The chief minister emphasised the need to ensure uninterrupted availability of diesel for agricultural use.
Maryam Nawaz directed the district administration to continuously monitor the supply of petroleum products and ordered a strict crackdown against hoarding. She also instructed the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority and the Transport Department to closely monitor the situation and take action where necessary.
The chief minister said the public should not have to stand in long queues at petrol pumps and directed that no sale of petroleum products above the officially notified prices would be allowed anywhere in the province.
She said the entire nation must demonstrate resilience to face the emerging challenges, adding that timely decisions are essential to safeguard economic stability.
During the meeting, officials also briefed participants on the reserves of petrol, diesel, LNG and other fuels, noting that immediate steps to conserve fuel and ensure prudent consumption were necessary in view of the global crisis.