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LPG associations call nationwide strike from 16 November
Marketers reject a new pricing formula they say could raise LPG prices by 25 to 30 per cent, and give the government 15 days to accept their demands.
Ogra raises LPG price by Rs14.73 per kg for November
A domestic cylinder will cost Rs3,470.09 from 1 November, Rs173.86 more than October's Rs3,296.23, under the regulator's notification.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to expand oil, refinery and minerals cooperation
A Petroleum Division statement says the two sides will work together on storage, crude and LPG procurement, while Riyadh opens same-day visa processing in Islamabad.
Pakistan offers Saudi firms tax-free oil storage under bonded policy
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the new Saudi ambassador that reserves held under the regime would carry no local tax liability.
Winter plan would limit domestic gas supply to eight hours a day
The Petroleum Ministry has finished work on a schedule it will put to the prime minister, with SNGPL and SSGC to issue separate timetables for their regions.
Government rules out new fuel curbs, says petrol stocks cover 22 days
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the National Assembly that diesel reserves cover 30 days, while Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal ruled out an immediate cut in the petroleum levy.
Power division, industry seek cut in fuel levy on generation
At a hearing on CPPA's request for Rs2.56 per unit extra fuel adjustment, industry representatives said levies add about Rs10 per unit to electricity costs.
LPG falls Rs 50 a kg in Lahore but stays double Ogra rate
Dealers expect a further drop as fresh stocks arrive, yet consumers pay Rs 550 a kg against the Rs 279.34 rate fixed by the regulator.
Petroleum Division signals shift to 15-day fuel price revision
Officials told petrol pump owners in Islamabad that the current daily revision system would be moved to a fortnightly cycle, but no date has been set.
PM to review winter gas plan and LNG cargo needs
Petroleum ministry will brief Shehbaz Sharif on household supply, power-sector demand and the 24 LNG cargoes the division estimates winter may require.
PPL posts Rs99bn profit, record Rs284bn collections in FY26
Shareholders at the company's 75th annual general meeting approved a final dividend of 60 per cent, taking the total payout for the year to 120 per cent.
Pakistan cuts petrol price as Iran diplomacy cools oil markets
Arab News PK reports the reduction as Brent slips from six-month highs, but LPG still costs Rs600 a kilogram in Lahore and Islamabad.
OGRA raises petrol by Rs1.54 and diesel by Rs2.16 per litre
New rates apply from October 27; the regulator blamed higher international benchmarks and Platts pricing while levies and profit margins stay frozen.
National Assembly takes up Karachi load-shedding as Bilawal faults federal government
MQM-P's Aminul Haq called K-Electric a mafia over overbilling and night-time outages, and the deputy speaker sent the matter to the energy standing committee.
Energy minister says power sector support cut to Rs750 billion
Awais Leghari's claim, reported without a detailed statement, puts government financial support to the power sector down from Rs1,180 billion; no breakdown was given.
CDWP clears Rs13.32bn solar scheme for KP merged districts
The Prime Minister's Solar Scheme for Newly Merged Districts now goes to ECNEC for final approval before any money can be released.
Government drafting policy to shield poor households from LPG price rise
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik told the National Assembly that OGRA's notified Rs280 rate applies only to locally produced LPG, with no policy yet for imports.
100MW solar project planned to ease Gilgit-Baltistan power supply
Energy Update reports the scheme is meant to improve supply reliability, but its location, cost, timeline and executing agency were not disclosed.
Petrol up Rs1.54, diesel Rs2.16 in one-day price notice
The Petroleum Division set petrol at Rs379.25 and high-speed diesel at Rs395.82 a litre for 27 October under the daily pricing mechanism.
Energas quits Port Qasim LNG terminal, seeks $2m fee refund
Port Qasim Authority says the concession fee is non-refundable and has given the consortium until November 30, 2026 to unconditionally accept its final letter of intent.
LPG sells at up to Rs650 a kg, far above OGRA's notified rate
Consumers in Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and the twin cities are paying 550 to 650 rupees a kilogram against an October reference price of 280, with cylinders above Rs6,000.
Gas shortfall and costly LPG push twin cities to wood and coal
Dawn reports LPG selling at Rs600 a kilogram against the Rs279 rate fixed by Ogra, while Sui Northern has stopped domestic cylinder supplies.
PSO posts Rs15.07bn profit, fuel supply unbroken during Hormuz crisis
The state-owned company also reported a 20.5 percent rise in gross profit excluding LNG and higher market share in fuels.
Stakeholders object to dollar returns on Faisalabad-Peshawar oil pipeline
Ogra hearing on FWO's petition for a 437km pipeline heard calls to rationalise incentives and avoid a new super IPP.
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices for third consecutive day
Petroleum Division sets petrol at Rs389.28 and high-speed diesel at Rs412.12 per litre for 25 September, with lower rates effective from midnight.
Pakistan receives second Qatari LNG cargo this month
The Shandong Redwood berthed at the PGPL terminal on Wednesday, bringing temporary relief to a power sector strained by domestic gas disruptions.
Saudi crude shipments to Pakistan resume via Red Sea
The restart of a key pipeline after drone attacks has eased fuel shortage fears as Pakistan relies on imported energy.
Governor meets PESCO chief amid PTI power-cut threats
UrduPoint reported the Peshawar meeting focused on PESCO and grid stations, while Aaj News said two PTI lawmakers threatened to suspend electricity and gas supply.
Pakistan-bound LNG tanker crosses Hormuz after Iran talks
Marine Insight reported the safe passage; IndexBox identified the vessel as the Shandong Redwood, bound for Karachi with Qatari LNG.
PAEC Foundation signs contract for 5MW hydropower plant at Chashma-5
The plant is expected to add about 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of electricity to the national grid each year by 2029.
Fuel Price Rise Deepens Cost-of-Living Squeeze
Aaj News reported students are struggling as petrol prices rise, while Energy Update said climbing fuel and energy costs are deepening Pakistan's cost-of-living crisis.
SDPI unveils battery storage roadmap as Fauji Cement plans 50 MWh
A study by SDPI and NCET calls for grid-scale battery systems, while Fauji Cement announces 50 MWh storage and 10 MW solar at two plants.
Three Turkish, seven Pakistani firms seek Iesco stake
The Privatisation Commission said it received expressions of interest for 51 to 100 percent of the Islamabad power distributor.
