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Pakistan Fuel & Energy
Follow Pakistan’s fuel prices, oil supply, electricity policy and the regional events affecting energy security.
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Pakistan / Business & FinanceKSE-100 plunges 6,408 points as Hormuz blockade rattles markets
Pakistan's benchmark index fell 3.56% to 173,518.81 on 14 July 2026 as the US reinstated a naval blockade of Iran and floated a toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan raises petrol to Rs310.71, diesel to Rs323.30 a litre
The Petroleum Division raised petrol by Rs13.18 and high-speed diesel by Rs13.80 a litre, reversing last week's cut as Middle East war jitters pushed crude higher.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSNGPL declares force majeure as LNG supply to Punjab is cut
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines declared force majeure on RLNG supplies to four Punjab power plants, raising the risk of loadshedding until deliveries resume in August.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan cuts petrol and diesel prices by Rs1.97 per litre
The federal government notified a Rs1.97 per litre cut in petrol and high-speed diesel prices, setting petrol at Rs297.53 and diesel at Rs309.50 from 4 July 2026.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan weighs cheaper oil and gas imports from Iran, says minister
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said Pakistan is considering discounted Iranian crude and gas after US sanctions eased, with potential savings of $170-340 million.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged and raises levy
The government left petrol at Rs299.50 and diesel at Rs311.47 a litre, absorbing lower international crude prices through a higher petroleum levy instead of passing on relief.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan ends fuel subsidy as global oil prices fall
A federal committee chaired by Ishaq Dar approved ending fuel subsidies for motorcyclists, farmers and transport operators after global oil prices fell.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan withdraws fuel-conservation and austerity measures
The federal government terminated the fuel-conservation and additional austerity measures imposed on 9 March, keeping only the existing market and bazaar closing hours.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePM Shehbaz announces Rs74 cut in petrol, Rs67 in diesel
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs74 per litre cut in petrol and a Rs67 cut in high-speed diesel, passing on falling global oil prices after the US-Iran accord.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan cuts petrol price by Rs4, keeps diesel unchanged
The government reduced petrol to Rs377.78 per litre from 6 June while holding high-speed diesel at Rs380.78, the fourth straight weekly cut in petrol prices.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan cuts petrol and diesel prices by Rs22 per litre
Pakistan's government cut petrol and high-speed diesel prices by Rs22 per litre from 29 May 2026, the third straight weekly reduction, as global oil prices fell.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan plans oil reserves and bonded storage to cut Hormuz risk
Pakistan's energy ministry proposed strategic oil reserves and bonded commercial storage in a document shared with Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, Vitol and other firms.