ISLAMABAD — The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association has warned of a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps if its concerns are not addressed, urging an immediate meeting with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik. Read More: Petrol pump owners announce indefinite strike In a letter to the minister, APPPOA Vice Chairman Nouman Ali […]
Pakistan fuel crisis
Government plans petrol subsidy relief for low-income riders
The Government of Pakistan is preparing a petrol subsidy plan aimed at supporting low-income citizens after a sharp rise in fuel prices increased financial pressure on households across the country. Officials say the relief initiative will mainly assist people registered under the Benazir Income Support Programme, particularly motorcycle and rickshaw drivers who depend on fuel […]
Petroleum dealers dispute reserve data, warn of fuel shortage
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has challenged the petroleum reserve figures released by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), claiming the official data does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan said the country currently has petroleum reserves sufficient for only about 14 days, contradicting OGRA’s […]