Two urea plants shut after Middle East gas disruption
Parliamentary Secretary Shaista Khan told the National Assembly that a Middle East-linked gas supply disruption closed two urea plants, leaving a fertilizer shortfall of over 200,000 tons.
Two urea plants were temporarily closed after gas supply was affected by the Middle East situation.
The closures created a shortfall of over 200,000 tons of fertilizer and market shortage issues.
About 50% of Pakistan’s fertilizer needs are met through imports, Shaista Khan told the NA.
International fertilizer prices have also risen because of the Middle East crisis, she said.
The food security ministry is prioritising farmers’ needs, including easier agricultural loans.