[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Balochistan’s Chief Minister (CM), Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, has purportedly legalised the sale of Iranian petrol in Quetta and nearby areas.
According to a media report, after learning of the prohibition, the CM directed the Inspector General of Police to halt the crackdown operation.
The CM went on to say that selling Iranian petrol feeds and supports numerous households. It is worth noting that Iranian petrol is imported into Pakistan, making it illegal
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates Pakistani oil and gas prices. Bizenjo pointed out that restricting the sale of Iranian goods will deprive countless people of money.
He did, however, require that the petrol be sold away from residential areas and in open places. Sales are prohibited in densely populated residential zones.
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The CM’s action, which saved many livelihoods, was welcomed by the province’s political and social circles.
Mir Ziaullah Langau, Balochistan’s Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, stated that the CM’s instructions are in the best interests of the local people.
Last month, Pakistani merchants reported an upsurge in Iranian petroleum smuggling.
According to dealers, 35% of the country’s fuel is illegally imported from Iran. According to the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), smuggling has spread throughout the country, with Balochistan serving as a transit point.
In April, the administration directed officials to reduce Iranian smuggling. According to an official letter, illegal items reduce fuel sales by 40%.
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, Iranian petrol costs Rs. 53/liter cheaper than Pakistani retail, which is the primary reason for its enormous demand.
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