Lahore: The government has called on the general public to play an active role in fuel conservation in view of the current evolving global situation. The call was made by the Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik while addressing a news conference in Lahore today.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Federal Ministers appealed to the citizens to implement austerity measures in letter and spirit, such as avoiding unnecessary travel, promoting carpooling, work from home, and adopting e-learning in educational institutions. Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik stated that saving these resources will make it easier to manage fuel imports and help the government redirect funds toward supporting the poor.
He elaborated that oil refineries have been instructed to continue purchasing crude oil regardless of the cost to ensure its smooth supply in Pakistan. Ali Pervaiz Malik also highlighted the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in securing oil supplies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
In his remarks, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar mentioned that adequate oil reserves are currently available in the country because of the proactive government measures. However, he emphasized that the masses should still avoid unnecessary fuel consumption. He pointed out that global fuel prices have hit 158 dollars per barrel and the government is working and making all out efforts to protect the public from the financial burden of surging oil prices.