ISLAMABAD: Oman’s envoy to Pakistan, Fahad Bin Sulaiman Bin Khalaf Alkharusi, assured Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday that Islamabad’s request for preferential energy cargoes would be “considered favourably,” according to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division.
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The meeting, held in Islamabad, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Ambassador Alkharusi welcomed Pakistan’s efforts to diversify energy imports and pledged Oman’s support in enhancing the country’s energy security. Minister Malik expressed optimism that Oman would accommodate Pakistan’s request to help meet its growing fuel requirements.
The statement highlighted that both sides discussed the evolving regional energy situation and opportunities for expanded collaboration, including exploration and production projects in the upstream sector. Malik emphasized the historic and cordial ties between Pakistan and Oman and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to deepening energy partnerships.
During March, Pakistan imported three petrol cargoes and one diesel cargo from Oman, with two additional petrol shipments planned for the month. These imports are part of Pakistan’s efforts to mitigate the impact of a global fuel crunch triggered by the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a key corridor for global oil and gas.
Despite these disruptions, Malik noted that Saudi Arabia continues to supply crude oil via the Red Sea, and the UAE provides oil through Fujairah outside the Strait. The government has also implemented price hikes and fuel-conservation measures to address potential shortages.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing Pakistan-Oman energy cooperation, exploring additional oil cargoes, and strengthening strategic bilateral ties for mutual benefit.
