Petroleum Minister warns hoarders of action for  artificial fuel shortage

Isamabad: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik warned the hoarders, saying that the government would cancel the licenses if someone found involved in creating artificial shortage.

The Petroleum Minister also dispelled the impression that government is increasing the prices of petroleum products.          

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“There is sufficient stock of diesel and petrol,” said Musadik Malik while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.

The Minister of State said government is taking steps to improve the economy of the country.

Earlier, many parts of Punjab reported that the petrol pumps refused to provide fuel to the customers, causing huge trouble to them.