Proposed framework aims to improve fuel availability and reduce reliance on incoming cargo shipments.
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Pakistan is planning to create a new gateway for foreign oil suppliers under a proposed framework designed to strengthen the country’s energy supply chain and improve fuel availability.
Officials say the initiative would allow a broader range of international suppliers to participate in Pakistan’s fuel market, helping diversify sourcing options and enhance energy security.
The proposed mechanism is intended to reduce dependence on incoming cargo shipments, which can be vulnerable to global shipping disruptions, price volatility and regional geopolitical tensions.
Energy policymakers believe the framework could improve supply flexibility, support more efficient procurement arrangements and provide greater stability for domestic fuel stocks.
The move forms part of wider efforts to modernise Pakistan’s energy sector, ensure a more resilient fuel supply system and better manage the impact of fluctuations in international oil markets.
