'Country has sufficient petroleum stocks'

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As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express

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ISLAMABAD:

DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Thursday reviewed the stock of petroleum products in the country, wherein it was told that the country currently had adequate stocks of petroleum products to meet demand for April and beyond.

Besides reviewing the stock of petroleum products, the meeting also assessed the preparedness in light of the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

He expressed satisfaction over the existing supply position and directed the relevant ministries and all authorities concerned to maintain close coordination and take all necessary measures to safeguard adequate supply in the coming weeks.