Pakistan, July 16 -- Pakistan's oil companies have warned of a possible petrol supply shortage in the country, urging the government to take immediate measures as fuel stocks have fallen to critically low levels.

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The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) informed the Petroleum Division that the country currently has petrol reserves sufficient for only around 15 days. In a letter marked "extremely urgent" and addressed to Energy Minister (Petroleum Division) Ali Pervaiz Malik on July 15, the industry body highlighted serious concerns over the availability of motor spirit (MS).

According to the advisory council, Pakistan currently holds around 370,000 metric tonnes o...