Pakistan's Weekly Oil Bill Hits $800m Amid Middle East Conflict
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Reported Facts
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- •Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the weekly oil import bill hit $800 million as of late April 2026.
- •The ongoing Middle East war has disrupted oil supplies and increased global energy prices, affecting Pakistan's import costs.
- •Pakistan's Finance Ministry warned on April 30, 2026, about risks to the country's external sector amid global economic uncertainty.
- •Pakistan repaid $3.5 billion in external debt recently with significant financial assistance from Saudi Arabia.
- •Saudi Arabia's support has been described as pivotal in helping Pakistan manage its external debt obligations during this period.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Pakistan secures additional financial aid from Saudi Arabia or other Gulf countries Pakistan could stabilize its foreign reserves and continue repaying external debt, easing economic pressures on its government and consumers.
Market Exposure
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The Middle East war disrupts oil supply routes, increasing demand for alternative sources and pushing Brent Crude prices higher.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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Primary Sources (3)
MESaudi GazetteShehbaz Sharif: Pakistan repaid $3.5 billion in external debt thanks to Saudi Arabia's pivotal supportREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan's external sector amid global uncertaintyREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Pakistan's weekly oil bill reached $800m amid Middle East war: PM Shehbaz