Pakistan crude oil imports from US suppliers have picked up sharply in 2026, with the country’s largest refiner Cnergyico buying about 8.1 million barrels of American crude over nine months. The push comes as Islamabad tries to cut its reliance on Gulf routes through the Strait of Hormuz and narrow its trade gap with Washington. Officials say the trend could deepen further if a proposed EXIM Bank financing facility is extended to Pakistani buyers. Background For decades, Pakistan crude oil imports from US refiners were essentially non-existent. Saudi Arabia and…
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