Malik vows mealtime gas supply, signals Rs14.71 petrol cut
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says Pakistan will import LNG if needed to protect gas supply in winter, keep piped gas at mealtimes, and hints at further fuel price relief.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik vowed utmost efforts to meet LPG and domestic piped gas demand through peak winter.
Iranian border closures have disrupted LPG inflows; open-market cylinders are at twice the official rate, with some offers at Rs700–800 per kg.
The minister said expensive LNG may be bought to keep the piped network supplied, with special focus on mealtime domestic gas.
Oil refineries will bear Rs15 billion of petroleum levy for 30 days, enabling a Rs14.71 cut in consumer petrol prices.
Malik said similar support for LPG is being explored and hinted at further good news on petrol and diesel after markets closed lower.