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Markets - Energy - 2026-03-26

Reliance denies purchase of Iranian-origin oil

Energy

Reliance denies purchase of Iranian-origin oil

Reliance has purchased 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after the US granted a temporary waiver

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:26pm

India secures 60 days of oil supply amid Hormuz disruption

Energy

India secures 60 days of oil supply amid Hormuz disruption

Taking advantage of a temporary U.S. waiver, Indian refiners have also ramped up purchases of Russian crude

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:56pm

Indian private refiner Nayara raises gasoline, gasoil prices

Energy

Indian private refiner Nayara raises gasoline, gasoil prices

Indian refiners, hit hard by a declining Indian rupee and rising oil prices

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:47pm

Oman signals preferential fuel supply to Pakistan amid regional tensions

Energy

Oman signals preferential fuel supply to Pakistan amid regional tensions

During March, three cargoes of petrol and one cargo of diesel were imported from the ports of Oman

Published 26 Mar, 2026 04:27pm

Pakistan curbs gas use as Iran conflict disrupts Qatar LNG supply

Energy

Pakistan curbs gas use as Iran conflict disrupts Qatar LNG supply

Pakistan is ⁠rationing energy through a four-day work week

Published 26 Mar, 2026 10:51am

ADNOC CEO calls any Iran curbs on Hormuz passage ‘economic terrorism’

Energy

ADNOC CEO calls any Iran curbs on Hormuz passage ‘economic terrorism’

"When Iran holds Hormuz hostage, every ⁠nation pays the ransom, at the gas pump, at the grocery store, at the pharmacy," Al Jaber said

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Oil rises as investors fear further Middle East escalation

Energy

Oil rises as investors fear further Middle East escalation

Brent futures rose $4.77, or 4.7%, to $106.99 a barrel
US WTI crude futures gained $3.74, or 4.1%, to $94.06 a barrel, after rising to as much as $94.84

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 05:50pm

FESCO ensured continuous supply during Eid holidays

Energy

FESCO ensured continuous supply during Eid holidays

FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) ensured uninterrupted power supply to consumers across...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

US natgas futures drop on possible plan to end Iran war

Energy

US natgas futures drop on possible plan to end Iran war

NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1percent on Wednesday as the gas market followed a drop in global...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

Trump’s approval hits new 36 pc low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war: poll

Energy

Trump’s approval hits new 36 pc low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war: poll

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

Brazil’s Petrobras to discuss deepwater partnership with Pemex

Energy

Brazil’s Petrobras to discuss deepwater partnership with Pemex

MEXICO CITY: Brazil’s Petrobras will discuss a possible partnership with Mexico’s Pemex during a visit to Mexico...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

PESCO implements austerity measures

Energy

PESCO implements austerity measures

PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer Pesco, Engr. Akhtar Hamid Khan, said that in view of the prevailing global and...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

Oil Price Differential Claims: Ogra receives first tranche of Rs27bn

Energy

Oil Price Differential Claims: Ogra receives first tranche of Rs27bn

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of the Prime Minister, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has received the...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

OGDCL uncovers major crude oil theft, illegal refinery

Energy

OGDCL uncovers major crude oil theft, illegal refinery

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has uncovered a major crude oil theft operation and...

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 13	277.16 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 13	276.96 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 14	158.30 ▼ -0.06
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 14	0.83 ▼ -0.0005
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 14	1.33 ▲ 0.0012
Euro to USD / Oct 14	1.12 ▲ 0.0007
SOFR % / Oct 9	3.87 -

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 13	7,805.45
Nasdaq / Oct 13	27,204.38
Dow Jones / Oct 13	51,670.10
India Sensex / Oct 14	72,992.93
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 14	68,193.13
Hang Seng / Oct 14	24,369.25
FTSE 100 / Oct 14	10,651.10
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 14	25,333.61
France CAC40 / Oct 14	7,870.52

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 14	392.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 14	94.58
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 14	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 14	375,373
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 14	4,166.30
Diesel/Litre / Oct 14	396.82
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 14	80.93

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 14 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3 ▲ 0.53 (21.46%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 14 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	9.96 ▲ 1 (11.16%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 14 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	19.66 ▲ 1.79 (10.02%)
Metro Steel / Oct 14 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	20.21 ▲ 1.84 (10.02%)
Bank Makramah / Oct 14 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	58.69 ▲ 5.34 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 14 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)
Ghandhara Tyre / Oct 14 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	27.15 ▲ 2.47 (10.01%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Oct 14 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.40 ▲ 2.13 (10.01%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 14 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	57 ▲ 5.18 (10%)
Data Agro / Oct 14 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	140.49 ▲ 12.77 (10%)

Stock	Price
OLP Fin. Services / Oct 14 OLP Financial Services Pakistan Limited(OLPL)	45.05 ▼ -5.85 (-11.49%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 14 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	65.37 ▼ -7.26 (-10%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 14 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	50.93 ▼ -5.66 (-10%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Oct 14 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	39 ▼ -4.33 (-9.99%)
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 14 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	0.93 ▼ -0.1 (-9.71%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Oct 14 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	52.05 ▼ -5.55 (-9.64%)
Suraj Cotton / Oct 14 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	135 ▼ -13.65 (-9.18%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Oct 14 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	35.70 ▼ -3.32 (-8.51%)
Janana De Malucho / Oct 14 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	113 ▼ -10.5 (-8.5%)
East West Ins. / Oct 14 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	53.22 ▼ -4.92 (-8.46%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	87,340,078 -
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 14 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	42,255,255 ▲ 5.37
Cnergyico PK / Oct 14 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	40,841,006 ▲ 0.43
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 14 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	36,171,169 ▲ 0.53
Unity Foods Ltd / Oct 14 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	32,000,568 ▼ -0.28
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	19,326,660 ▲ 0.12
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 14 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	13,711,299 ▲ 0.02
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 14 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	12,229,962 ▼ -0.1
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 14 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	12,204,002 ▲ 1.79
B.O.Punjab / Oct 14 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,577,766 ▼ -0.21

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