No Scope For Favouritism In Fuel Import Policy: Govt

The government is drafting a policy to allow private-sector imports of refined fuel, aiming to ensure energy security and an uninterrupted supply of fuel oil across the country.

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has said the proposed policy will not provide special benefits to any individual, company or group.

The ministry disclosed the information in a press release signed by its Deputy Chief Information Officer Muhammad Arif Sadeque on Saturday.

According to the release, the government has initiated drafting the "Policy on Storage, Transportation, Distribution and Marketing of Refined Fuel Imported by the Private Sector, 2026."

The proposed policy aims to strengthen the country's energy security and ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply.

It also seeks to establish a transparent and competitive system that would allow the government to use private-sector infrastructure and investment capacity in the national interest, particularly during emergencies or crises, alongside existing government arrangements.

The ministry said the policy would be finalised after receiving opinions and recommendations from stakeholders across the energy sector.

It said the policy would be adopted only if it ensures public interest, energy security, market competition, transparency and accountability.

"Therefore, there is no scope for providing special benefits to any particular person or entity under the policy," the ministry said.

The ministry also said speculative and inaccurate information about the proposed policy had recently been circulated through some media outlets and social media platforms.

It described such dissemination as undesirable and urged all concerned to act responsibly when discussing the proposed policy.