Pakistan’s Crude Oil Imports Jump 12% to 2.78 Million Tonnes in Q1

Pakistan's crude oil imports rose by around 12 percent to 2.78 million tonnes in the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2026-27, up from 2.48 million tonnes in the same period last year.

Key points

• While 611, 495 tonnes arrived through the Single Point Mooring (SPM) facility, of the total quarterly volume, 2, 168, 681 tonnes were handled at Keamari.
• The country additionally exported 52, 597 tonnes of low-sulphur furnace oil (LSFO), including 26, 411 tonnes in July and 26, 186 tonnes in September.
• Imports fell to 778, 964 tonnes in September, a drop of around 37 percent from August.
• According to oil sector data, the country imported 2, 780, 176 tonnes of crude oil during the three months.
• Besides crude, Pakistan imported 1.275 million tonnes of 92 RON petrol during the quarter.

According to oil sector data, the country imported 2, 780, 176 tonnes of crude oil during the three months. Refineries rose purchases against the backdrop of reservations over feasible supply disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis. August Brought the Biggest Shipments.

Crude oil imports stood at 763, 702 tonnes in July. They then jumped by regarding 62 percent to 1.238 million tonnes in August, the highest monthly volume of the quarter.

Pakistan depends heavily on imported crude to feed its refineries. Oil sector sources remarked the higher volumes assisted refineries keep adequate crude stocks and prepare for projected demand. Earlier this year, PARCO additionally arranged crude oil via alternative routes to keep supplies flowing. Petrol and Diesel Imports.

Besides crude, Pakistan imported 1.275 million tonnes of 92 RON petrol during the quarter. While 1, 021, 949 tonnes were handled by FOTCO, of this, 253, 222 tonnes came through Keamari.

Meanwhile, the country additionally imported 83, 497 tonnes of high-speed diesel, all through FOTCO in August. Imports of 95 RON petrol stood at 14, 997 tonnes in September, additionally through FOTCO.

In the last fiscal year, Pakistan's petroleum imports reached 16.1 million tonnes during July-May FY26. Furnace Oil Exports Cross 300, 000 Tonnes.

On the export side, Pakistan shipped 246, 417 tonnes of high-sulphur furnace oil (HSFO) in the first quarter. Monthly HSFO exports were 29, 853 tonnes in July, rose sharply to 123, 269 tonnes in August, and eased to 93, 295 tonnes in September.

In practice, the country additionally exported 52, 597 tonnes of low-sulphur furnace oil (LSFO), including 26, 411 tonnes in July and 26, 186 tonnes in September. No LSFO was exported in August.

Medium-sulphur furnace oil (MSFO) exports totalled 8, 354 tonnes, all in July. Combined exports of HSFO, MSFO, and LSFO reached 307, 368 tonnes during July-September.

While no very-low-sulphur furnace oil (VLSFO) was exported, naphtha exports amounted to 22, 282 tonnes during the quarter. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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