Recent developments indicate that while Pakistan's OMCs, such as Pakistan State Oil and Attock Petroleum Limited, are expected to benefit from increased margins due to rising global fuel prices, the situation in neighboring Bangladesh is dire. The ongoing US-Iran conflict has led to severe fuel rationing in Bangladesh, with motorists facing long queues and limited access to fuel. This crisis has resulted in skyrocketing LNG prices, exacerbating the energy emergency as the country relies heavily on imports for its energy needs.
BUSINESSPublished 29 Mar 2026 • Published 13 days ago • Updated 3h ago
Bangladesh Fuel Rationing Crisis Impacting Pakistan's OMC Profitability
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Pakistan's oil marketing companies (OMCs) are set for earnings growth due to rising global fuel prices, despite facing structural challenges. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's energy crisis worsens amid geopolitical tensions, affecting fuel availability and prices, which may impact regional fuel consumption.
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