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No scope to favor anyone in proposed fuel policy: Energy Division
Published : Saturday, 8 August, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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The Energy Division has clarified that there is no scope to extend special benefits to any specific individual, organization, or group through the proposed policy on private sector import, storage, transportation, distribution, and marketing of refined fuel.
The division also stated that untrue information regarding the policy is being spread across social media and mainstream news outlets.
The clarification was issued in a statement on Saturday (August 8) by Muhammad Arif Sadeq, Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources.
According to the statement, the government has taken an initiative to draft the "Refined Fuel Import, Storage, Transportation, Distribution, and Marketing by the Private Sector Policy, 2026" to ensure an uninterrupted and secure fuel supply in the country.
The primary objective of the proposed policy is to guarantee national energy security and maintain an uninterrupted supply system.
Additionally, it aims to establish a transparent and competitive framework. This will allow the country to leverage private sector infrastructure and investment capacity alongside existing state systems during emergencies or crises.
The Energy Division stated that the policy will be finalized after gathering feedback and suggestions from all relevant stakeholders in the energy sector.
The policy will only be considered for final approval if it successfully ensures public interest, energy security, a competitive market environment, transparency, and accountability.
The statement further noted that speculative and false information regarding the draft policy has recently been published in certain media outlets and social platforms, calling such reports unwanted.
The Energy Division urged all concerned parties to act responsibly regarding the matter.
-SA
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