Fuel shipments continue to arrive at Port Qasim as the government moves to secure petroleum supplies amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
According to officials, multiple tankers carrying petrol, diesel, and crude oil have recently reached the port, while several others are currently waiting at the outer anchorage for clearance.
Among the latest arrivals, MT Khairpur delivered 60,000 tonnes of petrol from Fujairah, followed by MT Sunny Liger, which brought an additional 26,000 tonnes from the same port. Another vessel, MT NCC Reem, also anchored with 38,000 tonnes of petrol.
Meanwhile, a number of tankers have already completed their offloading operations and departed. MT Torm Damini discharged 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol, while MT Nave Atropos delivered 53,000 metric tonnes. Similarly, MT Sapporo II left after unloading 55,000 metric tonnes of petrol, and MT Maritime Amity supplied 43,000 metric tonnes of diesel before sailing.
However, not all shipments have been cleared yet. MT Sea Clipper, carrying 34,000 tonnes of petrol, remains stationed at the outer anchorage due to financial constraints, awaiting berth allocation.
The steady flow of fuel shipments reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain stable petroleum supplies in the country amid rising demand and global uncertainties.
Earlier, the government increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs39.20 per litre, while petrol prices remained unchanged for the week ending March 20. Following the latest revision, kerosene—often considered the fuel for low-income households—has surged to Rs358 per litre, making it the most expensive fuel and the one with the highest increase since March 7.
