Pakistan secures June fuel supplies amid Middle East tensions

Pakistan has intensified efforts to maintain the fuel supply chain in June after securing stock to meet May requirements. According to the media reports, Pakistan is maintaining petroleum inventories with a buffer of nearly one-and-a-half to two months to avoid any disruption in fuel supplies. For June, Pakistan has arranged 446 metric tons of crude oil, including 296 metric tons through imports and 150 metric tons from domestic oil fields. Authorities have also secured 201 metric tons of diesel from local refineries, an amount believed to be adequate for approximately nine days. In addition, 98 metric tons of petrol have been arranged from local sources. The government has further ensured the availability of 18 metric tons of jet fuel, enough for around 10 days, while reserves of JP-8 fuel sufficient for 12 days have also been maintained. Around 18 metric tons of LPG have likewise been secured for the coming month. Officials said petroleum supplies were being proactively arranged, adding that additional quantities would be acquired gradually to maintain uninterrupted fuel availability nationwide. Most of the currently secured stock will come from domestic production, while additional imports, if required, will be obtained from countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, the United States and several African nations. Officials from Pakistan’s Petroleum Division said efforts are currently focused on increasing production at local refineries to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. They added that once regional tensions subside, broader initiatives would be introduced to strengthen domestic energy production and move the country closer to self-reliance in the energy sector. Iran-US talks continue through Pakistan despite key differences