📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:
- Dubai: Crude oil prices increased further in the international markets.
- According to details, Brent crude oil increased by 1.32% to $115.37 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate was trading at $101.36 per.
- It should be noted that the effects of the increase in crude oil prices in the global market are now clearly visible on the Pakistani econom.
Dubai: Crude oil prices increased further in the international markets.
According to details, Brent crude oil increased by 1.32% to $115.37 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate was trading at $101.36 per barrel, up 1.48%.
It should be noted that the effects of the increase in crude oil prices in the global market are now clearly visible on the Pakistani economy, as a result of which the import bill of the country started increasing rapidly.
Pakistan's import volume in September 2026 was recorded at a 51-month high due to purchase of expensive crude oil.
During September 2026, Pakistan's import bill exceeded 6.17 billion dollars, while the total domestic imports reached the level of 6.2 billion dollars. Experts say that the increase in imports of petroleum products and food items played a major role in increasing the import bill.
