The government has initiated a draft policy allowing the private sector to import, store, transport, distribute, and market refined fuel to ensure an uninterrupted and safe energy supply across the country.
The Power Division issued a clarifying statement on Saturday to dispel recent confusion and speculative reports circulating in some media outlets and social media platforms regarding the proposed framework.
According to the statement, the draft titled “Private Sector Refined Fuel Import, Storage, Transportation, Distribution and Marketing Policy, 2026” aims to bolster national energy security and maintain a stable supply chain.
The proposed policy seeks to establish a transparent and competitive system that leverages private sector infrastructure and investment capabilities to support the existing state-run system during emergencies or crisis situations.
The ministry said the policy will only be finalised after gathering feedback and recommendations from all relevant stakeholders in the energy sector.
Moreover, the government will consider implementing the policy only if it guarantees public interest, national energy security, a competitive market, transparency, and accountability.
Dismissing allegations of bias, the statement clarified that the policy leaves no room to offer special privileges to any specific individual, organisation, or group.
Addressing the issue of misinformation, Muhammad Arif Sadek, deputy chief information officer at the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, described the speculative and untrue reports on social and mainstream media as unwanted. He urged all concerned to behave responsibly regarding the matter.
