KARACHI: Three new vessels loaded with LPG and petrol arrived at Port Mohammad Bin Qasim on Friday, bringing relief to the local fuel market.
According to port officials, the ship PCG Pericles arrived from Oman with over 3,800 tonnes of LPG. Another tanker, MT Virgo, carried approximately 3,800 tonnes of petrol. The vessel Navigator Aries arrived from Iraq with 11,136 tonnes of LPG.
The government has announced that more vessels are on their way in the next few days. It has become very clear from official announcements that there is no shortage of LPG or petrol products. The supply is enough to meet normal demand.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken notice of complaints regarding sudden hikes in prices of LPG. A spokesperson for OGRA has announced that soon they will launch a strict crackdown on those who overcharge customers and engage in black marketing.
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Moreover, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that he was satisfied with the current position. He instructed all concerned departments to keep in close touch with each other to ensure that the supply of oil is not disrupted in the coming weeks.
Overall, the fresh arrivals are part of the government’s efforts to reassure the public. In the coming days, the public will not face any issues in procuring LPG cylinders as well as petrol.
