ECC Approves $6 Billion Refinery Upgrade Plan

As amended in August 2026, for major investments in the country's existing and brownfield oil refineries, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet on Monday approved the Draft Upgrade Agreement under the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023.

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• As sources indicate, the planned upgrades could growth petrol production by up to 72 percent and high-speed diesel output by around 39 percent.
• Pakistan is seeking around $6 billion in investment to modernize its ageing refining infrastructure and growth domestic production of cleaner fuels.
• Higher domestic refining capacity could reduce Pakistan's dependence on imported petrol and diesel and support ease pressure on fuel costs over the longer term.

Meanwhile, the agreement will provide the framework for implementing and monitoring refinery upgrade projects and related incentives, with the projects to be completed within five years.

Pakistan is seeking around $6 billion in investment to modernize its ageing refining infrastructure and growth domestic production of cleaner fuels. Diesel Stocks Drop Below 20-Day Supply As Firms Fear Rate Cuts.

As sources indicate, the planned upgrades could growth petrol production by up to 72 percent and high-speed diesel output by around 39 percent. The investment is additionally anticipated to backing local production of Euro-V standard petroleum products.

Meanwhile, the framework includes investment protection measures such as stability clauses and tax incentives. It additionally allows foreign currency accounts for importing machinery and equipment needed for refinery modernization.

For context, the policy further proposes measures to expand onshore and offshore petroleum storage capacity. It could strengthen the country's energy security.

Pakistan's existing refineries are largely ageing. The proposed upgrades aim to improve efficiency, meet environmental standards, and growth the production of higher-quality fuels locally.

Higher domestic refining capacity could reduce Pakistan's dependence on imported petrol and diesel and support ease pressure on fuel costs over the longer term. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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