KARACHI:

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority clarified that there is no shortage of fuel in the country. The Authority dispelled the fears of a nationwide crisis triggered by a delay in the clearance of petroleum consignments at Karachi Port due to the imposition of a 1.8% Sindh Infrastructure Development cess by the provincial government.

According to OGRA spokesperson Imran Ghaznavi, the clearance of consignments of imported petroleum products was temporarily delayed. However, PSO’s consignment of diesel and WAFI’s petrol have been cleared. He assured that fuel distribution and supply across the country remain unaffected, with no disruptions.

:The imposition of the 1.8% cess by the Sindh government has created concerns within the oil sector, as it could increase fuel prices by over R

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