Pakistan: Warning of diesel crisis in March

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Oil companies have warned the government of a serious diesel supply crisis in March-April because of their inability to order fresh shipments.

Sources said the ministries of petroleum and finance had been informed that the companies could not place tenders for diesel import because of cash problems. Tenders for March and April, when the Kharif season would be in the maturity stage, ought to be made in January and February.