The federal government of Pakistan has finalised a phased national energy conservation plan in response to rising tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategy aims to reduce demand for imported petroleum products and re-liquefied natural gas (RLNG), reintroducing austerity measures similar to those implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the plan, essential sectors will receive priority fuel supply, while work-from-home arrangements, online classes, and limited government office attendance will help conserve energy. Federal and provincial authorities will monitor global oil prices, prevent hoarding, and ensure smooth distribution of petroleum products nationwide.
Meetings chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, coordinated with provincial governments to secure fuel shipments and explore contingency plans. The plan seeks to protect Pakistan’s economy while encouraging public cooperation and prudent energy use during uncertain global conditions.
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