Petroleum Sales in Pakistan Marginally Up by 2% in July 2025

Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded total sales of 1.22 million tons in July 2025, up 2 percent year-on-year (YoY) but down 22 percent month-on-month (MoM). Excluding furnace oil (FO), sales stood at 1.21 million tons, reflecting an 8 percent YoY rise and a 16 percent MoM decline. According to Topline Securities, the YoY increase was largely driven by economic recovery and reduced smuggling from Iran. A sharp month-on-month decline was attributed to higher petroleum and diesel prices and heavy flooding in northern Pakistan. Some pre-buying in June 2025 also impacted July volumes, particularly due to expectations of fuel price hikes and possible carbon/climate levies. Petrol (MS) prices rose by Rs. 13.72/litre during July, while diesel prices increased by Rs. 21.76/litre — both influenced by global oil trends and geopolitical concerns.