Pakistan will maintain its weekly oil pricing mechanism, a policy framework designed to align domestic fuel costs with global import premiums and minimize financial losses for state-linked entities.
The government confirmed the continuation of the system, which adjusts prices every seven days to reflect fluctuations in international crude benchmarks and exchange rates.
This approach aims to prevent the accumulation of massive subsidies that have historically strained the national budget.
The pricing model ties local pump prices directly to the cost of imports, ensuring that state-owned oil marketing companies do not absorb losses when global prices rise.
By passing through the import premium, the government seeks to stabilize the fiscal position of these entities and reduce the burden on public finances.
The mechanism has been a central component of Pakistan's energy policy in recent years, intended to create a more transparent and market-responsive pricing environment.