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KARACHI, Aug. 3, 2026: Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded fuel sales of 1.5 million tonnes in July 2026, up 23% year-on-year and 20% month-on-month, marking the strongest annual growth in the past 15 months.
The increase was driven by improved border controls that reduced fuel smuggling and a gradual recovery in economic activity.
Excluding furnace oil (FO), OMC sales reached 1.43 million tonnes, rising 18% both year-on-year and month-on-month.
Motor Spirit (MS) sales climbed 19% to 729,000 tonnes, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) sales increased 23% to 624,000 tonnes.
Average petrol prices rose 17% year-on-year and 5% month-on-month to around Rs315 per litre. Meanwhile, HSD prices averaged Rs343 per litre, up 23% year-on-year and 10% month-on-month.
Among listed companies, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) posted the strongest performance, with sales rising 38% year-on-year and 33% month-on-month to 702,000 tonnes. Its market share increased to 46.52%, supported by higher petrol sales.
Attock Petroleum (APL) recorded sales of 127,000 tonnes, up 28% year-on-year and 22% month-on-month, while Wafi Energy reported 131,000 tonnes, an increase of 24% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month.
In contrast, Hascol Petroleum remained the only major company to report lower sales, declining 6% year-on-year and 4% month-on-month to 42,000 tonnes.
Analysts expect Pakistan’s OMC sales to grow 8-10% during FY2026-27, supported by improving economic activity and stronger fuel demand.
