The Punjab government has ordered a crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products across the province. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz held a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to review the situation unfolding amidtst the ongoing war. The meeting also assessed the supply, demand and reserves of petroleum products in Punjab.
Participants agreed on adopting a fuel conservation policy to maintain balance between supply and demand amid the crisis. Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need to ensure the availability of diesel for agricultural use. The meeting also agreed to closely monitor petroleum reserves.
The chief minister directed authorities to launch strict action against those involved in hoarding petroleum products. District administrations have been ordered to continuously monitor fuel supply, while the Price Control and Transport departments have been tasked with monitoring the situation and taking action where needed.