Pakistan's oil crisis: Schools Closed, 4 days a week for Government offices

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in an address, said that the ongoing war in Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are leading to an energy shortage. As a result, Schools have been closed, and government offices will operate only four days a week.

Pak struggles to sustain as oil prices soar

The war between Iran and US-Israel forces has not only put the situation in the Middle East in a crisis, but also created chaos worldwide due to the instability in the global market due to oil. The oil prices have increased severely, leaving the world in a state of uncertainty.

🚨 BREAKING! Pakistan hikes fuel prices by a massive ₹55/ litre as energy crisis deepens

Petrol now at PKR 321.17 & diesel PKR 335.86, triggering kilometre-long queues at pumps amid #Iran crisis 💥

PAK imports ~90% of oil & 99% of LNG via Iranian route. pic.twitter.com/TVzj3nZyVG

— The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️) (@Indian_Analyzer) March 7, 2026

Pakistan is the 6th largest importer of Iranian goods, which includes Petroleum and mineral fuels, making up roughly 70–75% of Pakistan’s imports from Iran. Taftan, one of the routes, still enables small imports of food products, but the major imports of energy have been disrupted.

Tensions have arisen because one of the world's important oil routes Strait of Hormuz, is blocked due to the war. Pakistan could suffer great losses, as reports say the country has only 26 days of fuel reserves, which is serious for the country.

Pakistan's finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, “Pakistan has petrol and diesel stocks for only about 28 days, crude oil reserves for 10 days, and LPG supplies for 15 days.” The Prime Minister of Pakistan said, “The regional situation and war have affected our hard-gained economic stability, but the government is making every effort to prevent burdening the common man.”

Under fuel-saving measures, schools were shut, and offices would only operate four days a week. “The entire region is currently in a state of war, and its economic impact cannot be ignored. We have to take temporary but necessary decisions to conserve energy and fuel so that our economy remains stable. Closing educational institutions and reducing office days are precautionary measures to manage fuel consumption during this difficult time. Government offices will operate four days a week, and several departments will adopt work-from-home arrangements to reduce unnecessary travel. Educational institutions will remain closed for a limited period while universities continue classes online.”

Pakistan has ordered sweeping emergency austerity and fuel conservation measures after a disruption in oil and gas supply caused by the US-Israel war on Iran and an escalating Middle East conflict https://t.co/7IuI6RyX1d pic.twitter.com/rJpqcJLaz1

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 10, 2026