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A temporary breather in RLNG import

Pakistan Published 28 September 2026, 04:13 · archived 27 Sep 2026

EDITORIAL: The recent international oil price crisis due to the ongoing war, which has engulfed the Gulf region, is fortunately not creating havoc for Pakistan’s economy as it did during the crises of 2022 and 2008. The fiscal side is cushioned, as the government is fully passing on the impact of higher prices to consumers while charging the full levy. Plus, the absence of RLNG supply from Qatar is becoming a blessing in disguise. And whatever increase there is in the trade deficit is being well cushioned by growth in home remittances and services exports, keeping the current account comfortab...

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