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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-18T04:08:27.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nPakistan is facing a growing fuel crisis as global oil prices surge due to geopolitical tensions and disruptions in key supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz. For a country that imports nearly 80% of its petroleum needs, the challenge is serious and immediate.\n\nThe government now faces a critical policy choice: increase petrol and diesel prices to reduce demand or introduce fuel rationing to control consumption.\n\nNukta’s Hammad Alam analyzes the situation in this video.",
  "title": "As a potential fuel shortage looms, what are Pakistan's options?"
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