New refinery output pushes fuel imports to five-year low

Domestic petrol deliveries from a new private refinery cut imports last month to their lowest level in five years, according to figures released by the statistics bureau.

What we know so far

Attempts to reach the officials named in the report were unsuccessful; comments will be added to this story if they respond.

Analysts say the development will be measured against implementation timelines and the budget lines attached to it, with quarterly reviews expected to determine whether the commitments hold.

Officials confirmed the details are still being verified by the relevant agencies.

An official statement released later in the day stopped short of addressing the specific figures cited in the documents reviewed by this newsroom.