ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has suspended operations of its main crude processing facility after road closures in the federal capital disrupted the movement of oil supplies and finished products.
In a notification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, the refinery said its primary crude distillation unit has been shut down due to interruptions in both inbound crude deliveries and outbound fuel distribution.
The disruption comes amid tightened security measures and blocked routes in Islamabad ahead of expected US-Iran talks, which have severely limited tanker movement.
ARL said the suspension of oil tanker traffic has led to a decline in crude intake while causing a buildup of refined products, including motor gasoline and high-speed diesel. As a result, the refinery has taken its main unit, with a capacity of 32,400 barrels per day, offline until normal transport operations resume.
Industry officials cautioned that the situation could impact upstream oil production in parts of Punjab particularly Jhelum and Attock as well as several fields in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, potentially creating broader supply challenges.
The company added that the disclosure was made in line with regulatory obligations under the Securities Act, 2015, and relevant PSX rules.
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