Fuel sales decline in April due to rising petrol and diesel prices

Pakistan’s fuel sales tumble to 1.36 million tons in April 2026. This marks a 7 percent drop from last year and 6 percent from March.

Topline Securities pins the slump on soaring petrol and diesel costs. The sales increase 4 per cent annually on annually to 13.8 million tons in the first 10 months of FY26. Pakistan’s fuel sales tumble to 1.36 million tons in April 2026. During the 10 months they increase by 5 percent to 13.2 million tons.

Pakistan State oil (PSO) is leading with a 5 percent annual decline to 591,000 tons as compared to 624000 tons. On a monthly basis, it decreases 6 percent as compared to March. The total tonnage of PSO goes down 1 percent to 5.828 million tons in 10 months. Hascol Petroleum reduces volumes by 26 percent on year-on-year basis to 35000 tons as compared to 48000 tons. Its sales in 10 months relax 2 percent to 426,000 tons.

Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) experiences a less severe 6 percent annual decrease to 119,000 tons out of 126000 tons. During the 10 months, APL declines by 2 percent to 1.131 million tons. Wafi energy (former Shell) also has minor dips. The high prices restrain demand, but annual profits keep in the long perspective. Experts watch if relief measures spark rebound.