Diesel shortage is being reported in Pakistan amid a potential rise in petroleum product prices from November 16, local media reported Friday, citing sources.

Sources have revealed that oil companies have halted the supply of diesel in Islamabad, which has resulted in diesel shortages in various regions, ARY News reported. The Petroleum Dealers Association stated that private oil firms have not been supplying diesel for the past three days.

Petroleum dealers have claimed that oil firms have artificially created a diesel shortage in the market, adding that diesel supplied by PSO is not adequate to meet the demand of the people in Pakistan.

From November 16, petroleum may rise by up to Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 9.60 per litre. Initial prices have been prepared considering the global market s

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