Pakistan, July 16 -- Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced fuel supplies to petrol pumps in Pakistan, citing rising international crude oil prices and operational challenges, raising concerns over fuel availability in several parts of the country.

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According to Chaudhry Nauman Majeed, President of the Petroleum Dealers Association Central Punjab, petrol pumps received only around 50 percent of the required fuel supply on Thursday compared to normal demand.

He said the reduced supply has had a significant impact on both urban and rural areas. Around 90 percent of petrol stations in rural regions and nearly 50 percent of outlets in cities have been affected by the supply constrain...