The LyondellBasell refinery, located near the Houston Ship Channel, is seen in Houston, Texas, US, May 5, 2019. — ReutersISLAMABAD: The oil refining sector is facing growing strain due to escalating global costs and uncertainty in policy, raising concerns among industry stakeholders…
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