ISLAMABAD: The petroleum product prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by up to PKR 9.60 per litre over the next fifteen days.

Industry sources said the increase is likely due to a shortage of diesel in the Gulf region. Pakistan imports most of its diesel from Kuwait, but supply has been affected because one of Kuwait’s refineries is undergoing extended maintenance.

Originally scheduled to be completed at the beginning of November, the maintenance has now been extended for another 15 days, creating a regional diesel shortage.

According to sources, only one of the three units at Kuwait’s Al-Zour refinery is fully operational, leading to reduced production of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) and an increase in global prices.