ISLAMABAD, May 4 — The Ministry of Petroleum assured Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday that Pakistan possesses ample reserves of petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) to last until the third week of June. During a high-level review of national energy stocks, officials confirmed that current inventories and scheduled shipments will prevent any supply disruptions across the country. This briefing comes as the state manages a significant spike in energy costs caused by ongoing volatility in the Middle East. The Deputy Prime Minister praised the proactive monitoring by the National Coordination and Management Committee, which oversees the supply chain on a daily basis to ensure stability.
Quick Facts
- National fuel reserves are confirmed sufficient until at least the third week of June 2026.
- The Petroleum Ministry is monitoring supply chains daily to prevent any regional shortages.
- Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill has jumped from $300 million to $800 million due to the conflict.
- Current fuel consumption has decreased recently following new state-mandated conservation steps.
- Strategic austerity measures remain in place to ensure the judicious use of existing stocks.
- Agriculture and essential services are exempt from recent energy-saving work schedules.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a high-level meeting to review the country’s petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) stock position.
The Petroleum Ministry briefed the committee on the prevailing supply situation, confirming… pic.twitter.com/mbn4fV9DSo
— Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (@DPM_PK) May 4, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently highlighted the severe financial pressure placed on the economy by the international fuel crisis. Despite global prices skyrocketing, the government has focused on maintaining a steady supply to protect the industrial and agricultural sectors. The Prime Minister noted that while the cost of imports has more than doubled, the current stock levels remain satisfactory due to strict oversight and better management.
نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ اسحاق ڈار کی سربراہی میں پٹرولیم مصنوعات کے حوالے سے اسلام آباد میں جائزہ اجلاس ہوا۔ اجلاس میں وزارت پٹرولیم نے سپلائی کی موجودہ صورتحال پر بریفنگ دی۔ بریفننگ میں بتا گیا کہ جون کے تیسرے ہفتے تک پٹرولیم مصنوعات کے وافر ذخائر موجود ہیں۔
نیشنل… pic.twitter.com/mh0yBdzyk2— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 4, 2026
To cope with the high costs, the government previously implemented austerity measures, including a reduced four-day work week for most public offices. These steps were taken to stretch the country’s oil reserves while ensuring that essential services like hospitals and ambulances continue to operate without interruption. The state remains committed to monitoring the global market closely and adjusting its strategy to safeguard national energy security.
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