Pakistan has announced an end to electricity loadshedding following the arrival of fresh liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, bringing temporary relief to consumers after weeks of power shortages. However, officials have warned that dependence on expensive imported fuel may increase electricity generation costs in the coming weeks. Read More: ‘Load management ends as LNG supply stabilises’ Minister […]
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Pakistan weighs four-day workweek to conserve fuel
The government of Pakistan is exploring a four-day workweek and shorter office hours as part of energy conservation measures amid concerns over potential fuel supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say these steps aim to manage petrol, diesel, and LNG consumption efficiently. A special committee on petroleum supplies, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad […]
Govt cites higher fuel cost due to furnace oil use in October
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday explained that furnace oil-based power plants operated at Rs33 per unit fuel cost in October, higher than Rs21 per unit from LNG-based plants, due to lower LNG allocation. Officials clarified that this decision was taken in “good faith” to ensure uninterrupted power supply, despite the availability of cheaper LNG-based options. […]