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Fauji Fertilizer sees minimal impact of rising energy prices due to Middle East conflict
Company says it has absorbed higher cost without passing the impact to consumers
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Company says it has absorbed higher cost without passing the impact to consumers
Refineries ship over 108,000 tons amid shift to cheaper energy sources
The government will provide a subsidy of PKR 45 billion to offset the impact of higher import cost
Under the scheme, businesses can import goods without paying duties, provided the goods are used within the timeline
Mobile apps dominate as electronic transactions make up 92% of retail activity
Domestic production offsets import costs, but DAP gap raises future concerns
Week-on-week, the Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.21%
The carrier maintained stable freight rates for its shipments even as global charges rose by five to six times.
Country partnership plan focuses on private sector growth, inclusion and climate resilience
Both central banks highlight risk of persistent inflation if energy prices remain high
Gulf banks could face domestic deposit outflows of $307 billion if the Middle East conflict deepens, S&P Global Ratings say
Institute urges digital, green and urban levies to boost revenue and formalize economy
Prices hit two-year high as LNG disruption fears shift demand to coal
Exporters warn levy by handling firm could raise costs and disrupt shipments of perishable goods
Higher energy prices may raise inflation, borrowing costs and fiscal pressures across Europe and Asia
The government now faces a critical policy choice: increase petrol and diesel prices to reduce demand or introduce fuel rationing to control consumption
Strong remittances, FDI and current account surplus point to improving stability
Analysts cite higher prices, Ramadan slowdown and Hormuz tensions as key risks to consumption
Official says of the eight LNG cargoes scheduled for March, only two have arrived
The yields for all four tenors rose sharply, with the three-month bill jumping 100 basis points
