Rejecting speculation about fuel shortages, the Ministry of Finance’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices on Monday confirmed that Pakistan’s fuel needs for March are fully secured, with available inventories and planned imports expected to last until at least mid-April.
The meeting of the petrol price monitoring committee was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to assess the country’s energy security amid evolving regional tensions. Officials informed the forum that efforts are underway to extend fuel coverage through the end of next month.
Following the briefing, the finance minister said there is no justification for panic buying or hoarding of fuel, as the supply outlook remains stable.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, as well as federal secretaries and senior officials from relevant ministries, divisions, and regulatory bodies.
During the session, the committee conducted a detailed review of petroleum product stocks nationwide. Participants received comprehensive briefings on the country’s current crude oil and refined petroleum inventories, import arrangements, and logistics involved in maintaining supply chains.
Officials informed the committee that Pakistan currently has sufficient fuel availability, with March requirements already secured. Based on current cargo schedules and supply plans, fuel coverage is expected to remain adequate until mid-April, while efforts continue to extend supplies toward the end of the month.
“Overall stock levels and scheduled imports indicate that the country maintains comfortable inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products for March, with sufficient planning in place to ensure continued availability during April,” read a press release issued by the Finance Division.
The meeting also assessed procurement trends and maritime logistics in light of ongoing regional developments. In this context, the committee stressed the need to diversify supply sources further to strengthen the resilience of Pakistan’s energy supply chain.
Officials informed the forum that procurement strategies are already shifting toward broader diversification, with initiatives aimed at expanding sourcing from international markets and lowering reliance on any single supply corridor, thereby enhancing national energy security.
Addressing the meeting, the finance minister reaffirmed that the government is committed to ensuring uninterrupted availability of petroleum products across the country. He reiterated that current stock levels and supply projections remain stable and that, based on the data presented, there is no reason for panic buying or unnecessary stockpiling.
The committee also directed relevant authorities, in coordination with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and provincial governments, to closely monitor stock levels and market conditions to prevent hoarding. It warned that any attempts to create artificial shortages or disrupt normal supply would be dealt with strictly according to the law.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to maintaining stability in the energy market, the finance minister instructed all concerned ministries, regulators, and agencies to maintain close coordination and continue vigilant monitoring of stock levels and supply flows to ensure a smooth fuel supply chain and sustain public confidence through timely and accurate information.
The committee will continue meeting daily to review petroleum stock levels, import movements, market conditions, and supply chain developments to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across the country.
