China issues 12.8 million tons refined fuel export quotas in 2nd batch of 2025, JLC and traders say SINGAPORE: China has issued 12.8 million metric tons of refined fuel export quotas in its second batch of allowances... Published 28 Mar, 2025 10:17am
Markets More European oil refineries to close, convert in next 10 years, panel says LONDON: European oil refineries will have to adapt to the energy transition or face a heightened risk of closure by... Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:53am
Opinion ‘Sunshine gold’ dethrones ‘black gold’ Oil has been a dominant force shaping global economies over the past two centuries, acting as both a maker and... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:19am
Markets China’s Oct refined fuel exports fall to 18-month low BEIJING: China’s refined fuel exports fell to an 18-month low in October, customs data showed on Monday, as weak... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Business & Finance PSO witnesses decrease in supply cost ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) witnessed a decrease in the cost of supplying fuel; however, the government... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Fuel prices decline ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a substantial reduction in petroleum prices effective from October... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Markets Govt reduces petrol price by Rs10, HSD’s by Rs13.06 per litre New prices come into effect from September 16, 2024 Published 15 Sep, 2024 11:12pm
Print Significant cut in fuel prices likely ISLAMABAD: As international oil prices continue to fall, the government is poised for a significant reduction in... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 05:05pm
Markets Some reduction in fuel prices likely ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to announce a reduction in fuel prices for the third consecutive... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:51am
Business & Finance July petroleum sales dip 11pc to 1.2m tons yoy KARACHI: The total sales of petroleum products in the country have declined by 11 percent on year-on-year basis to... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 08:58am
Markets Hike in fuel prices termed death warrant for economy KARACHI: Sharp increase in petrol and electricity prices has taken the traders by storm amid the historic inflation,... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Print Petrol, HSD prices likely to increase ISLAMABAD: Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices are likely to increase in Pakistan from July 01, 2024.... Updated 28 Jun, 2024 09:21am
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4.74, HSD’s by Rs3.86 per litre New prices come into effect from June 1, 2024 Updated 01 Jun, 2024 12:46am
Print Fuel prices likely to decline again ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices are expected to go down again. The federal government is likely to announce a decrease in... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:20pm
Markets India’s fuel demand rises BENGALURU: India’s fuel consumption rose 8.2% year-on-year in January, government data showed on Thursday, helped... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Markets Russian oil flows through Red Sea still face lower risks LONDON: Tankers carrying Russian oil have continued sailing through the Red Sea largely uninterrupted by Houthi... Published 01 Feb, 2024 12:08pm
Markets Red Sea worries cause spike in refined fuel prices, but market will adjust: Russell LAUNCESTON: The main impact from the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the threat to ships transiting the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 10:21am
World Iran Guards seize foreign vessel carrying ‘smuggled’ fuel TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized Sunday a foreign oil tanker carrying around two million litres of... Updated 28 Jan, 2024 10:49pm
Markets China’s fuel exports fall in December amid tight quotas, higher domestic demand BEIJING: China’s exports of three major fuel products fell across the board in December from the previous year,... Published 18 Jan, 2024 11:03am
Markets US distillate inventories normalize as fuel demand slows CHICAGO: Recent builds in US distillate stocks have pushed inventories to normal levels for the first time since... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
World Protests, strikes, fuel shortages as pensions fury rages in France PARIS: French citizens protested and downed tools again on Thursday, with transport and refineries grinding to a ... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Print Ministry given six weeks to draft fuel relief package Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says package is a pricing scheme and not a subsidy Updated 24 Mar, 2023 09:02am
Markets India plans to extend fuel export curbs NEW DELHI: India plans to extend restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline after the current fiscal year ... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Markets India plans to extend fuel export curbs beyond March NEW DELHI: India plans to extend restrictions on the export of diesel and gasoline after the current fiscal year... Published 20 Mar, 2023 10:21am
Markets Improving India demand boosts thermal coal prices in Asia NEW DELHI: Signs of stronger import demand from India have arrested the decline in price of the thermal coal grades... Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
BR Research Power generation remains under pressure It does not make headlines anymore, but electricity generation continues to dwindle month after month. At 8 billion... Published 20 Jan, 2023 09:07am
Business & Finance PCJCCI for low-cost energy projects in collaboration with China LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) urged the federal government to initiate... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
BR Research Electricity saving: It isn’t broke; don’t fix So, energy conservation is the new plan. Nothing was ever seen before, but least needed than ever before. The idea ... Published 22 Dec, 2022 07:54am
Editorials The revenue shortfall EDITORIAL: Tax revenue shortfall is projected at 800 billion rupees as per former Finance Minister Dr Hafeez A. ... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:00am