A major inflow of fuel and cargo vessels has been reported at Port Qasim’s FOTCO Terminal, significantly strengthening Pakistan’s fuel supply chain and import capacity.
According to official sources, multiple petrol and LPG-loaded ships are currently docked, ensuring steady availability of petroleum products in the country.
The vessel MT Burgan delivered 42,418 tonnes of motor oil to the port, adding to the country’s energy reserves and industrial supply needs.
Another tanker, MT Lamos, transported 57,650 tonnes of petrol to the FOTCO Terminal after arriving from Amsterdam with motor gasoline cargo.
In a separate arrival, MT Burgan also reached the terminal from Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, bringing an additional consignment of petrol for unloading.
Officials confirmed that on April 8 alone, a total of 13 ships were anchored at Port Qasim carrying various imports including fuel, coal, chemicals, steel coils, and agricultural goods.
Among them, four large soybean vessels arrived with more than 100,000 tonnes of soybeans, reflecting diversified import activity at the port.
The increase in fuel shipments comes at a time when the government is closely monitoring energy supply stability and market demand across the country.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices, offering partial relief to consumers.
Under the revised rates, petrol was reduced by Rs11.83 per litre, while diesel saw a larger cut of Rs134.81 per litre amid economic pressure concerns.
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