Promises clearer communication in future after price cut mix-up
Islamabad: Petrol price reduction accurately reflected in notification: Musadik Malik. Federal Minister of Petroleum Musadik Malik on Saturday addressed the confusion surrounding the recent reduction in petrol prices.
Addressing a press conference, he confirmed that the price cut was accurately reflected in the official notification, and the misunderstanding stemmed from a communication lapse within the ministry.
The minister reassured the public that the price reduction is precisely as stated in the notification. He explained that the ongoing decline in petroleum product prices led to a series of adjustments, which unfortunately caused some confusion.
Malik emphasized that the confusion was not intentional or criminal in nature but was due to a lack of effective communication.
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To prevent such issues in the future, he committed to implementing strong measures to enhance communication within the ministry. He acknowledged the importance of clear and timely information dissemination, especially when it concerns vital commodities like petrol.
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“We understand the impact of petrol prices on everyday life and the economy. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure that all information is accurately conveyed to avoid any misunderstandings,” said Minister Malik.
Petrol price reduction accurately reflected in notification: Musadik Malik
Ministry corrects fuel prices after PM okays ‘old figures’
After causing massive confusion, the government on Friday ended up reducing the prices of petrol and high speed diesel by Rs4.74 and Rs3.86 per litre, respectively, a far cry from the figures released just hours earlier by the Prime Minister’s Office.
In an earlier statement, the PMO notified a Rs15.39 and Rs7.88 per litre reduction in the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD), respectively.
But this did not sit well with the finance ministry, which had suggested a Rs4.74 and Rs3.86 per litre cut based on discussions with the Ministry of Energy and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) in the formal summary sent to the PM Office.
The PMO statement, it turned out, was actually a repeat of the May 15 decision that cut petrol and HSD prices by Rs15.39 and Rs7.88 per litre. The old file had mistakenly been shown to the PM for approval.
Interestingly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision was projected as a “big relief” in a post made on the Government of Pakistan’s official X account.
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