The spokesperson for the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has rejected reports circulating on social media regarding a significant increase in petroleum product prices.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the OGRA spokesperson clarified that no summary proposing an increase of Rs73.40 per litre in petrol or Rs84.95 per litre in diesel prices had been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The spokesperson termed the claims completely baseless and said they have no connection with reality. He emphasised that the news being spread on social media is fabricated and false.
The spokesperson further urged the public not to pay attention to unverified information and to rely only on official announcements regarding petroleum prices.
Petrol crisis averted after fresh imports arrive in Pakistan
In a separate development, concerns about a potential shortage of petrol due to tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East have receded with the arrival of fuel shipments at Port Qasim.
According to officials, several petrol-filled ships have started docking at Port Qasim to ensure continuous supply of petroleum products to different parts of the country.
A gas oil carrier MT Torum Damini has already chained in FOTCO terminal, whereas MT Nave Atropos arrived at FOTCO terminal on March 9 carrying 50,000 metric tons of petrol. Another ship, MT Spross 2, is to dock at 8:30 pm on March 10th with 55,000 metric tonnes of petrol.
Additionally, MT Sea Clipper is expected to approach the port on March 11 at noon with about 34,000 metric tons of petrol.
A spokesperson for Port Qasim confirmed that a fuel vessel arriving from Fujairah has already reached the port and that more ships carrying petroleum products are expected in the coming days to maintain an uninterrupted supply of fuel.
The arrival of multiple shipments has helped reduce fears of a fuel crisis and is expected to stabilise the availability of petrol in the country despite tensions in the region, officials say.
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