SINGAPORE, July 7: Pakistan is exporting about 50 per cent more diesel a month to Afghanistan to 100,000 tons from June to September versus the usual monthly volumes to help in reconstruction works, an industry source said on Monday.

Pakistan normally moves 50,000-70,000 tons of diesel each month to Afghanistan. During June to September last year, such cross-border flows were 60,000-70,000 tons a month, the source who is familiar with the flows said.

“Afghanistan is importing more gas oil for construction works. The country is rebuilding,” said the Karachi-based source, who asked not to be named.

But Pakistan has suspended jet fuel exports to Afghanistan since June 25.

“The suspension is indefinite. Afghanistan is drawing jet fuel supplies from Iran,” he added.

Pakistan used to send 10,000 tons of jet fuel to Afghanistan every month.—Ruters