Pakistan’s fuel sales grew in August on the back of stronger petrol and diesel demand, while furnace oil continued to lose relevance in the energy mix.
Data compiled by Topline Securities showed oil sales at 1.3m tonnes in August, up 7% from a year ago and 6% above July. Total sales in the first two months of FY26 came in at 2.523m tonnes, a 5% YoY gain.
Petrol demand played a central role in the increase. August sales of motor spirit reached 675,000 tonnes, up 8% YoY and 10% MoM. Over July–August, sales rose to 1.288m tonnes, reflecting a 6% improvement. Analysts said rising ownership of two-wheelers and passenger vehicles contributed to the upward trend.
Diesel also performed strongly. Sales were recorded at 522,000 tonnes in August, up 14% from last year and 2.6% higher than July. For July–August, diesel demand grew 12% to 1.031m tonnes.
Meanwhile, furnace oil showed no signs of recovery. Consumption fell 71% YoY in August to just 19,000 tonnes, with cumulative sales for July–August down 76% to 34,000 tonnes. Experts said the decline was linked to reduced use of FO in power plants, with gas, LNG, and renewables replacing it.