Pakistan reviews security arrangements of refineries and oil storage

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed security arrangements for refineries and oil storage installations across the country.

According to an official statement, the meeting was attended by the Minister for IT, Minister of State for Finance, secretaries of petroleum and interior, along with senior government officials.

During the briefing, participants were informed that security measures are being strengthened in coordination with all relevant stakeholders and oil marketing companies.

It was noted that the additional cost of enhanced security arrangements will be borne by the oil marketing companies.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the existing security framework during the meeting.

The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the protection of critical energy infrastructure and maintaining an uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country.

The meeting also reviewed the national stock position of petroleum, oil, and lubricants. The Ministry of Petroleum briefed the participants on fuel reserves, stating that sufficient stocks are available to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the country until the third week of June 2026.

It was further informed that the supply situation is being monitored on a daily basis through the National Coordination and Management Committee, ensuring effective oversight and proactive supply chain management.