Pakistan’s petroleum sales showed a modest increase in July 2025, according to data from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Total sales reached 1.22 million tons, marking a 2% rise compared to the same month last year. However, sales fell 22% compared to June 2025.
Excluding furnace oil, petroleum sales stood at 1.21 million tons. This figure reflects an 8% year-on-year growth but a 16% decline month-on-month. Experts attribute the yearly increase to economic recovery and less smuggling of fuel from Iran.
The monthly drop in petroleum sales is linked to higher fuel prices and heavy flooding in northern Pakistan. Pre-buying of fuel in June, due to expectations of price hikes and new climate levies, also reduced demand in July.
During July, petrol prices rose by Rs. 13.72 per litre, while diesel prices increased by Rs. 21.76 per litre. These changes were influenced by global oil price trends and geopolitical concerns.
Looking at specific petroleum products, Motor Spirit (MS) sales increased 4% year-on-year but dropped 16% month-on-month to 613,000 tons. High-Speed Diesel (HSD) sales fell 9% year-on-year and 18% month-on-month, reaching 509,000 tons. Furnace oil sales rose 80% year-on-year but dropped 88% month-on-month to 15,000 tons due to lower power sector demand.
Among the companies, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) led with 508,000 tons sold, showing 7% growth year-on-year. Attock Petroleum sold 99,000 tons, while Shell Pakistan’s sales declined by 7% year-on-year to 126,000 tons. Other companies like Total Parco and HASCOL also reported varied sales figures.
Overall, the petroleum sector faces challenges from price fluctuations and natural disasters but remains steady in the long term.
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