ISLAMABAD:A spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy said the majority of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) petrol pumps remained fully operational on Thursday to meet needs of consumers across the country.
“While, directives have been issued to keep the remaining PSO outlets open to avoid any inconvenience to the general public,” the spokesperson said in a brief press note.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GO Petroleum [Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited] Petroleum Khalid Riaz discussed the prevailing situation with Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar.
He apprised the minister the minister said the sale of petroleum products remained intact at most of the GO petrol pumps, and remaining outlets would also be operating soon
Meanwhile, spokesman for Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Imran Ghaznavi informed the media that the authority remained engaged with the oil industry and OCAC [Oil Companies Advisory Council] for complete resumption of fuel supplies through dealers’ sites.
He said OGRA unrelentingly monitored supplies through company operated sites and ensured fuel availability with timely transportation of petroleum products to retail outlets from oil depots. “Site visits were also conducted.”
Imran Ghaznavi said the authority had advised Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to operate their depots round the clock.