# Pakistan announces austerity measures to conserve fuel as Gulf conflict spirals

https://mins.news/en/item/62712

- Reuters, 2026-09-17 13:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-announces-austerity-measures-conserve-fuel-gulf-conflict-spirals-2026-09-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aabeee0fbc2160001c2b491

> Pakistan said on Thursday it will cut fuel allocations for official vehicles and bar state vehicle purchases, officials’ foreign trips and official dinners. The measures aim to conserve energy as the Gulf conflict drives fuel prices higher.

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