{
  "id": 11929185,
  "title": "Petrol Relief Unaffordable: Petroleum Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/petrol-relief-unaffordable-petroleum-minister",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:36:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/04/petrol-relief-unaffordable-petroleum-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik stated on Sunday that the Pakistani government cannot continue providing unrestricted subsidies on expensive petrol due to the substantial cost of the global oil crisis. At a meeting with workers in his constituency, the minister emphasized that the nation cannot overcome the \"oil storm\" through unconditional subsidies because the financial strain is too immense. He stressed that the government must first secure resources before escalating spending. Malik warned that reckless spending without adequate funding could lead to a scenario similar to 2022, when Pakistan experienced severe economic pressure and inflation. He clarified that petrol prices in Pakistan are directly tied to international oil prices and are not adjusted at his discretion. Malik further noted that any decrease in global oil prices would also be mirrored in domestic prices. Scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia the following week, Malik aims to express gratitude for the country's oil supply and solidarity amidst the current challenging circumstances. He highlighted that Pakistan faces significant challenges in the upcoming months and has already briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the issues anticipated during December, January, and February. Additionally, Malik mentioned that the government plans to tackle the anticipated gas shortage by ensuring timely LPG supplies.",
  "summary": "Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik on Sunday said the federal government cannot continue providing unconditional subsidies on expensive petrol … Read More The post Petrol Relief Unaffordable: Petroleum Minister appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}