PTI protest
islamabad
The ongoing protests by the PTI have led to significant road blockages, causing a severe disruption in the supply of petroleum products across Punjab, including Lahore and the twin cities. Fuel tankers remain stuck on multiple highways, exacerbating the shortage of petrol in the region. Khawaja Aatif, Secretary of the Petroleum Dealers Association, warned that the situation could worsen if road blockages continue. He highlighted that Lahore’s daily petrol consumption exceeds 5 million litres, and the total daily consumption in Punjab is close to 50 million litres.
Several petrol stations in Lahore are already running low on stock, with some facing the risk of completely running out of fuel.
In response to the crisis, the Ministry of Petroleum has sent an urgent letter to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, requesting immediate action to address the shortage.
The letter specifically calls for the restoration of crude oil supply from the Attock Oil Refinery to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply throughout the province.
