Pakistan has secured petroleum supplies through April 25, with its refineries operating at 80% to 100% capacity and diversified imports insulating the country from potential disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Officials said inventories remain stable thanks to improved stock management and timely procurement decisions in recent weeks. A key component of the strategy has been increased imports of petrol and diesel from Oman, including three gasoline cargoes and one diesel shipment received in March, with two more gasoline cargoes expected before month-end.

State-owned Pakistan State Oil is also in discussions with Oman Trading International to secure additional cargoes amid rising domestic demand.

Refinery utilisation has improved significantly. The Pak-Arab Refinery Company, Pakistan’s largest refinery, is operating at full capacity and holds crude stocks sufficient for roughly two weeks, with incoming shipments expected to extend supply coverage through April 25. National Refinery Limited and Pakistan Refinery Limited are running at around 80% capacity, up from 50%-60% previously.

Officials attributed the stable supply situation to contingency planning following the Feb. 28 conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which had raised concerns about potential disruptions to global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan secured alternative crude shipments from regional hubs including Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, helping maintain uninterrupted fuel availability even as neighbouring markets, including India and Bangladesh, face tighter conditions.