Pakistan’s total petroleum product sales stood at 1.36 million tons in April 2026. This shows a 7% decline compared to the same month last year and a 6% drop from March 2026. Experts say the main reason is the sharp rise in fuel prices that reduced demand.
Petrol sales fell 7% to around 615,000 tons, while diesel sales dropped 12% to 550,000 tons. Furnace oil sales, however, increased by 63% to 137,000 tons due to higher demand from power plants. Excluding furnace oil, sales were down 11% year-on-year to 1.22 million tons.
Despite the monthly decline, the first ten months of the current financial year (July 2025 to April 2026) showed growth. Total sales reached 13.8 million tons, up 4% from the same period last year. Ex-furnace oil sales for this period stood at 13.2 million tons, up 5%.
Major oil marketing companies showed mixed results. Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Hascol Petroleum, Attock Petroleum, and Wafi Energy Pakistan reported lower monthly volumes. Hascol saw a big 26% drop in April. However, some companies managed yearly growth.
High fuel prices continue to affect consumers and businesses. Economists say stable prices and better economic conditions are needed to boost fuel demand in the coming months.
