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Oil industry cries out over unilateral cut in fuel prices
The oil industry in Pakistan protests a unilateral 18–20% fuel price cut by the government, citing estimated losses of Rs105 billion for refineries and marketing companies. Industry executives warn of potential bankruptcy for several OMCs amid policy instability and the exit of foreign firms like Shell and Chevron.
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