Govt seeks cabinet approval to facilitate LPG imports amid winter supply concerns, minister says

Profit by Pakistan Today reported that the government has sent a summary to the federal cabinet seeking approval to ease the import of liquefied petroleum gas. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik made the disclosure on Sunday, presenting the step as a precaution against possible fuel shortages linked to elevated risks in global energy markets. According to him, officials are planning early so that supplies of crude, petrol, diesel, natural gas and LPG stay adequate, particularly through the coming winter.

Steps are underway to cover gas needs for December, January and February. The prime minister and cabinet were briefed on expected needs, available supplies and possible difficulties. On LPG pricing, the minister said rates are set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, and the monthly Contract Price from Saudi Aramco is a key part of the calculation.

Malik also noted that over nine million people have benefited from the petroleum relief scheme, which offers Rs100 per litre relief to eligible motorcyclists and owners of vehicles up to 800cc. He said the scheme will continue only as long as financial resources allow, and any drop in international oil prices will reach local users. Malik additionally voiced unease over assaults on oil sites near Riyadh and disruption of sea lanes near Bab-el-Mandeb.