Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10am on 06 Mar 2026,Friday International
Pakistan’s fuel stocks have dropped to about 28 days of petrol and diesel, with crude reserves for only about 10 days as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed due to the escalating Israel‑Iran conflict, the government said. The crisis has prompted talks of reviving Covid‑era measures, including mandatory work‑from‑home and shifting schools to online classes to cut fuel use. Islamabad may also revise petrol pricing weekly and compensate oil companies for higher costs. Iran says the closure targets vessels from the U.S., Israel and Western allies. (PC: X)
