Pakistan’s Oil Sales Jump 7% in August 2025 as Prices Fall
Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reported a solid performance in August 2025, with total sales reaching 1.3 million tons. This marks a 7% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 6% month-on-month (MoM) rise, according to Topline Securities.
The growth was driven by a gradual economic recovery, lower smuggling of petroleum products from Iran, and a decline in domestic fuel prices.
During the first two months of FY26 (July–August), total oil sales stood at 2.5 million tons, reflecting a 5% YoY increase compared to the same period last year.
🔹 Excluding Furnace Oil (FO):
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August 2025 sales were 1.28 million tons, up 11% YoY and 6% MoM.
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For 2MFY26, sales reached 2.48 million tons, showing a 10% YoY increase.
Fuel Price Trends
In August 2025, petroleum product prices fell sharply following a correction in international crude oil prices:
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Petrol (MS): down Rs7.54 per liter to Rs264.61
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High-Speed Diesel (HSD): down Rs11.36 per liter to Rs272.99
This decline came after crude prices had spiked in July due to geopolitical tensions.
Product-Wise Sales (August 2025)
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Petrol (MS): 675,000 tons, +8% YoY, +10% MoM
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Diesel (HSD): 522,000 tons, +14% YoY, +3% MoM
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Furnace Oil (FO): 19,000 tons, -71% YoY, +21% MoM
Key FO players included Cnergyico, Pearl PARCO, and Attock Petroleum (APL).
Company-Wise Performance
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PSO: 547,000 tons (+4% YoY, +8% MoM), market share up to 42.07%.
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APL: 112,000 tons (-1% YoY, +14% MoM), market share improved in petrol and diesel.
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WAFI: 107,000 tons (+16% YoY, +1% MoM).
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HASCOL: 42,000 tons (flat YoY, -7% MoM).
Outlook for FY26
Industry experts forecast 7–10% oil sales growth in FY26, supported by economic recovery, lower smuggling, and stable pricing trends.
