OCAC Appeal to PM Shehbaz Sharif: Stop Fuel Smuggling and Protect Pakistan’s Energy Future

Issuer: Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC). Purpose: A national appeal to Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to take urgent action against fuel smuggling which undermines Pakistan’s energy security, public revenue and fair competition.

Key points and actionable facts:

- Daily smuggling estimate: 6 million litres of fuel (approx.) smuggled into Pakistan every day.
- Annual fiscal loss: Approximately PKR 280 billion (about US$1 billion) lost to smuggled fuel each year.
- Impact: Smuggled fuel drains public revenue, distorts competition and threatens economic stability.
- Message: Immediate measures are needed to curb illegal fuel trade and ensure legal fuel supplies, fair competition and stronger national revenue.

Call-to-action: The OCAC urges government intervention and enforcement to stop smuggled fuel and protect Pakistan’s energy future. More information available from OCAC (official website referenced on the notice).