ECC approves Rs 25b grant for cash starved PSO

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | April 1, 2022

    Ibn-e-Ameer Islamabad: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved Rs 25 billion grant for Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to address its financial constraints in wake of higher oil prices in the global market. The management of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has already broken all its previous records of circular debt which crossed the Rs 500…

    Oil prices maintained: Govt to spend Rs 33 billion

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | March 31, 2022

    The government said on Thursday that it would bear additional Rs 33 billion to keep oil prices unchanged for the next fortnight from April 2022. Amid political turmoil, Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced to keep oil prices unchanged till the next budget 2022-23. In a statement, Finance Ministry said that as per the decision…

    ECC approves revising premium on diesel, petrol imports

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | March 25, 2022

    Ibn-e-Ameer   Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved revision in premium on diesel and petrol imports amid higher global oil prices. Amid political tensions and the Russian Ukraine war that led to higher oil prices, the economic coordination committee (ECC) took up the summary of revising premium upwards on the import of high-speed diesel…

    FIA steps in after Banks refuse credit to OMCs, Refineries

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | March 20, 2022

    Ibn-e-Ameer Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stepped in after commercial banks show reluctance to extend credit to oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries in Pakistan. At present, Cnergyico is operating with the lowest working capital facility. At present, the total working capital facilities available with Parco is Rs 144,550 million, NRL Rs 105,850 million, PRL…

    PSO complains against Ogra suggesting oil imports for other OMCs

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | March 13, 2022

    Oil Marketing Companies have defaulted to the commitment of diesel imports due to Russia-Ukraine War and the country is left with five days stocks only Ibn-e-Ameer Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) has complained to the petroleum division against the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for forcing it to import petroleum products for other…

    Higher growth in HSD sale pushes PSO’s market share up

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | February 2, 2022

    Ibn-e-Ameer The increase in sale volume of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) pushed its share price up in the stock market despite its all times high receivables that touched Rs 436 billion mark. According to figures released by the oil industry, amongst the listed companies, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) sales increased by 24% YoY basis. Its…

    PM rejects proposed increase in oil prices up to Rs 16.79 per liter

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 31, 2022

    News Report Prime Minister on Monday turned down a proposal of oil regulator to increase prices of petroleum products up to Rs. 16.79 per liter effective from February 1, 2022. The Finance Ministry says the Premier decided to keep oil prices unchanged to provide relief to the consumers. The government has maintained a price of…

    Cnergyico board approves to acquire 57.3% stakes in Puma Energy

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 13, 2022

    Ibn-e-Ameer The Board of Directors of Cnergyico Pk Limited (formerly Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited) has approved to acquire 57.37% stake in Puma Energy Pakistan Private Limited (‘Puma’).  The company management announced in a notice sent to Stock Exchange. It said that in a meeting held on Thursday, (January 13, 2022) the board of directors had…

    PRL announces $1.2b up-gradation, expansion projects

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | December 28, 2021

    Aftab Ahmed Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) on Tuesday announced to invest US$ 1.2 billion to undertake Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project (REUP).   In a notice sent to Stock Exchange, PRL management that it had decided to undertake Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project (REUP).   It had two objectives to achieve under expansion and upgradation…

    Cabinet approves increase in OMCs Margins

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | December 13, 2021

    Ibn-e-Ameer Cabinet has approved an increase in margins of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum dealers effective from the forthcoming revision in oil prices.   At present, the oil industry margins are the lowest in the regional countries. Increase in Margins   OMCs margins increased by 18 percent during 2013-2018 and 25 percent dealers margins on…