PolicyAIJul 1, 2026
Iranian Oil for Pakistan: Why the Real Opportunity Lies in Refining Capacity, Not Just Discounted Imports
The recurring conversation about discounted Iranian crude for Pakistan frames the opportunity too narrowly. Pakistan's structural import problem is dominated by refined products, not crude — so the strategic prize is investing in domestic refining capacity that captures the crack spread, not just sourcing cheaper barrels.
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