Petrol Shortage in Flooded Area                                                       

Intense rainfall and catastrophic flooding in multiple regions of Pakistan have severely impacted the distribution of petroleum products in the inundated zones. Rising water due to flood and rain and obstructed roads and some main road blockage has made problems for oil tankers from accessing the affected regions especially like Gilgit Baltistan, Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtun khaw.

پاکستان کے متعدد علاقوں میں شدید بارشوں اور تباہ کن سیلاب نے سیلاب زدہ علاقوں میں پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی تقسیم کو بری طرح متاثر کیا ہے۔ سیلاب اور بارش کی وجہ سے بڑھتے ہوئے پانی اور سڑکوں پر رکاوٹ اور کچھ اہم سڑکوں کی رکاوٹ نے آئل ٹینکرز کو متاثرہ علاقوں خصوصاً گلگت بلتستان، پنجاب، سندھ اور خیبر پختونخوا تک رسائی میں مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا ہے۔ 

Black market elevated

These areas are experiencing a deficit of petrol, diesel, and gas petrol shortage in flooded area and affected areas by floods many petrol stations have depleted their supplies while in certain locations, fuel is being offered in the black market at elevated prices adding to the burden on consumers that are  already struggling due to the disaster. Transportation, companies, and everyday travel are experiencing significant difficulties because of this shortage.

Official Fuel Rates Vs Black market rates

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Petroleum Levy and Relief Measures

The ECC approves a recovery plan of Rs47 billion for unpaid petroleum levy dues. These resources will assist in stabilizing energy costs and enhancing fuel supply control in impacted regions.

Petrol shortage in Flooded area and impacted areas worsens as main road routes are blocked and leading to essential fuel supplies being cut off from communities because of these obstructions due to flood.

Difficulties in Fuel Provision

Although the government of Pakistan is making efforts, the supply chain continues to face challenges. Dealers blame Oil Marketing Companies for restricting supplies while black market sellers are taking advantage of the crisis by charging significantly more than official rates they sold petrol and diesel at their own rates Consumers in rural and flooded stricken areas are the most impacted as fuel supply is extremely constrained. Gasoline in affected regions is currently priced higher in some petrol stations because of the scarcity of fuel in these locations.

Expected Upcoming Fuel prices: 1st September 2025

The Upcoming diesel price may hike from 1st September 2025 the  government may change diesel prices by an increase of  Rs 3.15 per litre which will become at Rs 275.15 per liter and upcoming petrol price may decrease from 1st September 2025 for next fortnight starting from 1st September and the officially new price of  petrol and diesel will be announced by the decision of Government and Oil and Gas regulatory authority which will come into effect from 1st September 2025.

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Conclusion 

Pakistan is currently facing dual challenges that are petrol shortage in flooded area and black market exploitation that is along with the financial burden of petroleum levy dues. The government of Pakistan has announced relief measures, but unless road connectivity is restored and strict action is taken against black market fuel sales, the crisis is likely to continue affecting ordinary citizens and businesses.

FAQ’s

What impact does the petrol shortage in flooded area have on consumers?

Petrol shortages in flooded area impact on consumers due to limited petrol  availability, and the flooding shortage of fuel also impact on transportation systems.

What is the Current petrol price today ?

The current petrol price is Rupees 264.61 per liter with no change in it.