Fuel Dealers Urge Pakistanis to Avoid Panic Buying as Levy Talks Stall

Petroleum dealers across Pakistan have urged consumers to avoid panic buying amid concerns about a possible fuel shortage, saying excessive purchases could create artificial supply disruptions. The appeal comes as negotiations between the government and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) over reducing the petroleum levy remain unresolved. Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh said fuel…

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Pakistan Refinery Throughput Rises 13% in March as Fuel Supply Remains Stable

Pakistan’s refining sector has recorded a significant 13% year-on-year increase in throughput in March 2026, reaching 972,000 tons, ensuring stable fuel supply across the country despite global market disruptions. According to industry data, the rise in refinery output was primarily driven by increased production of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel. Petrol production grew by…

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