Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran: petroleum minister
Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that the government is considering importing discounted oil and gas from Iran. This move follows a temporary easing of US sanctions and aims to reduce domestic fuel costs for the nation.
Why it matters
Securing cheaper energy imports could significantly alleviate Pakistan's economic burden and inflation, though it faces logistical and geopolitical hurdles.
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik addressing a session at an event by Pakistan Business Council on November 27. — Photo via X/@AliPervaiz450/ File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source LAHORE: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Sunday said that Pakistan was “considering” purchasing cheaper Iranian oil and gas.
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