Pakistan Secures Petroleum Supplies for Next 30 Days Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan has secured petroleum supplies through April 25, with refineries operating at 80% to 100% capacity and diversified imports helping shield the country from potential disruptions linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Authorities said inventories remain stable as improved stock management and timely procurement decisions strengthened supply chains in recent weeks.

A key element of the strategy has been increased imports of petrol and diesel from Oman, including three gasoline cargoes and one diesel shipment received in March, with two additional gasoline cargoes expected before the month-end.

State-owned Pakistan State Oil is also in talks with Oman Trading International to secure additional cargoes as domestic demand rises, a report said.

Refinery utilization has also improved. Pak-Arab Refinery Company, the country’s largest refinery, is operating at full capacity and holds crude stocks sufficient for roughly two weeks, with incoming shipments expected to extend supply coverage through April 25. National Refinery Limited and Pakistan Refinery Limited are running at about 80% capacity, up from 50%-60% previously, reflecting improved crude availability.

Officials attributed the stable supply outlook to contingency planning following the Feb. 28 conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which raised concerns about disruptions to global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. To mitigate risks, Pakistan arranged alternative crude shipments from regional hubs, including Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, helping maintain uninterrupted fuel availability even as some regional markets such as India and Bangladesh face tighter supply conditions.