Pakistan’s Diesel Imports Hit Three Year Low
Pakistan's high-speed diesel imports fell to zero in July 2026, reaching their lowest level in three years as local supply was sufficient to meet domestic demand, according to Topline Securities research based on data from the Oil Firms Advisory Committee.
Pakistan's high-speed diesel imports fell to zero in July 2026, reaching their lowest level in three years as local supply was sufficient to meet domestic demand, according to Topline Securities research based on data from the Oil Firms Advisory Committee.
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- The key numbers
- The details
- The bottom line
Key points
- Industry HSD upliftment stood at around 600, 000 tons in July, broadly in line with sales levels.
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- The latest monthly figure marks the first time since July 2023 that Pakistan recorded no HSD imports.
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- According to Topline Securities, the higher availability of locally produced HSD should reduce Pakistan's exposure to international cost increases and backing foreign exchange savings through lower import requirements.
In practice, the latest monthly figure marks the first time since July 2023 that Pakistan recorded no HSD imports. Data demonstrates HSD imports had reached 288, 000 tons in November 2025 before declining sharply in subsequent months.
Industry HSD upliftment stood at around 600, 000 tons in July, broadly in line with sales levels. Pakistan's Massive New $3.5 Billion Oil Refinery Clears CPEC Hurdle.
Notably, the development comes against the backdrop of continued volatility in Pakistan's fuel market, with the administration now adjusting petrol and HSD rates on a daily basis in response to movements in international oil markets. HSD rates have moved sharply in August, including a Rs. 32.63 per liter reduction on August 20, followed by a number of increases and cuts in the days since. As of August 29, HSD is priced at Rs. 371.44 per liter.
HSD is crucial to the wider economy since its apply in goods transportation means diesel rates can directly affect freight costs, consumer costs and broader inflation trends throughout the economy. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.
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