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Concerns about a fuel shortage in Pakistan started to ease on Tuesday as oil deliveries arrived at Port Qasim following a rise in gasoline prices due to the continuing US-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

As per a statement from Asad Altaf Hussain Warsi, the spokesperson for Port Qasim Authority (PQA), the ship Torm Damini has already unloaded approximately 37,000 metric tons of gas oil at Port Qasim in about 40 hours and is set to depart tonight.

The vessel Nave Atropos, which is transporting approximately 50,000 metric tons of Mogas (motor gasoline) from Singapore, reached Port Qasim on March 9 and is set to dock on March 11.

The ship is anticipated to finish unloading procedures in approximately 30 hours prior to departing on March 12,’ he stated.

Warsi added that a second ship, the Spruce II, which is transporting about 55,000 metric tons of Mogas from Sohar, Oman, is anticipated to reach the port today.

“The vessel will dock after Nave Atropos and is scheduled to depart on March 13 once the unloading process is finished,” he added.

He mentioned that a third tanker, the Sea Clipper, which is transporting approximately 34,000 metric tons of Mogas from Fujairah, is set to arrive on March 11. The ship will dock after the Spruce II and is anticipated to finish unloading within roughly 30 hours before departing on March 14.

Warsi mentioned that a ship coming from Fujairah had already arrived at the port, while three more vessels transporting fuel products were anticipated in the next few days.

He mentioned that one of the incoming ships was coming from Oman, with information about the other two vessels to be provided upon confirmation.

Warsi stated that the PQA was facilitating the seamless management and scheduling of all ships to ensure continuous port activities and consistent fuel availability.

The circumstances in the Middle East deteriorated following an assault by the United States and Israel on Iran, leading to the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran carried out strikes against Gulf nations and shut down the Strait of Hormuz, causing a significant increase in worldwide crude oil prices.

In response to the circumstances, the government raised petrol and diesel rates by Rs55 per litre on Friday. This significant increase has worsened the cost-of-living challenges, as citizens have noted higher transportation costs and increased prices for everyday goods.

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