KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil sales rose by 7% year-over-year in August 2025, reaching 1.3 million tonnes. This growth follows a 6% increase noted in July 2025, according to Topline Securities.
FY26 Cumulative Sales Growth
In the first two months of FY26 (July-August), oil sales accumulated to 2.523 million tonnes, marking a 5% rise from the same period in 2024. This aligns with expanding economic activity across the nation, particularly in the industrial and transportation sectors.
Gasoline Sales Propel August Growth
Gasoline, also known as motor spirit, sales hit 675,000 tonnes in August, showing significant annual and monthly increases.
Key Gasoline Sales Metrics
- 8% increase year-over-year
- 10% rise month-over-month
- July-August combined sales: 1.288 million tonnes, up 6% from 1.216 million tonnes in 2024
This surge in sales is driven by the growing demand within Pakistan’s passenger car market, particularly in the two- and three-wheeler sectors.
High-Speed Diesel’s Robust Growth
High-speed diesel (HSD) sales reached 522,000 tonnes in August 2025, representing a 14% increase over August 2024’s 456,000 tonnes.
Additionally, there was a 2.6% increase from July’s 509,000 tonnes, reflecting sustained demand in transportation and industrial sectors. Diesel sales from July to August totaled 1.031 million tonnes, a 12% rise from 921,000 tonnes during the same period in 2024.
Continued Decline in Furnace Oil Consumption
Furnace oil (FO) consumption continued to decline sharply, with August sales dropping 71% to 19,000 tonnes from 65,000 tonnes in August 2024.
In July, sales were 15,000 tonnes. Combined sales for July-August fell 76%, totaling 34,000 tonnes, down from 142,000 tonnes in the same period last year. This trend shows Pakistan’s shift from FO-based power generation towards cleaner, cost-effective energy sources.
