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Pakistan Faces Fuel Crisis: Petrol Pumps May Close

3/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association warns that petrol pumps may close imminently as diesel deliveries have fallen to 20% and petrol supplies have dropped by 50%.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority says stocks are sufficient for 28 days, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz hinder imports.
A cabinet committee is considering energy-conservation measures, including a four-day workweek and virtual schooling.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 oil crisis began when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo in response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. This led to a 400% increase in oil prices, causing economic turmoil in countries like the U.S. and the U.K. Today, Pakistan's fuel shortages echo the vulnerabilities exposed during that era, prompting discussions on energy policy reform.

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Story summary

Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association warns that petrol pumps may close imminently as diesel deliveries have fallen to 20% and petrol supplies have dropped by 50%.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority says stocks are sufficient for 28 days, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz hinder imports.
A cabinet committee is considering energy-conservation measures, including a four-day workweek and virtual schooling.

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