Pakistan has received its first shipment of crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following tensions linked to the United States–Israel conflict with Iran, easing concerns about a possible petrol shortage in the country.
According to port authorities, fuel shipments have started arriving at Port Qasim in Karachi. A gasoline-laden vessel, MT Nave Atropos, has already docked at the FOTCO Terminal carrying 50,000 metric tonnes of petrol.
Two additional fuel tankers are also expected to arrive soon. The vessel MT Spross Two is scheduled to reach Karachi at 8:30 pm today with a cargo of 55,000 tonnes of petrol. Another tanker, MT Sea Clipper, is expected to dock on March 11 at noon, bringing 34,000 tonnes of petrol.
Port officials said a vessel arriving from Fujairah is already anchored at Port Qasim, while another ship carrying fuel has departed from Oman and is heading towards Pakistan.
Authorities added that more fuel shipments are expected in the coming days to help maintain a stable supply of petrol across the country.
Earlier, the government assured citizens that petrol supplies remain stable despite global energy market volatility. The monitoring committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has been holding daily reviews to assess developments in the energy sector and ensure national preparedness amid the evolving regional situation.
