Dubai: Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill has surged to around $800 million, nearly tripling from pre-war levels , as global fuel prices spike due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, Dawn reported. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country’s weekly oil bill had risen sharply from about $300 million before the war, reflecting the impact of disrupted energy markets after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, the report said. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil route — has remained paralysed, pushing up fuel prices worldwide and straining import-dependent economies like Pakistan. Situation “satisfactory” despite pressure Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz said the fuel supply situation in Pakistan now appeared “satisfactory”, crediting Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik for efforts to manage the crisis, Dawn reported. He added that fuel consumption had declined in recent weeks and said the government was closely monitoring the situation.…