Pakistan’s petroleum sector has recorded a 3% year-on-year rise in product sales during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to industry statistics.
Between July and January, total petroleum product sales reached 9.67 million tons, compared to 9.41 million tons during the same period last year.
Strong Growth in January
January alone saw sales of 1.52 million tons, marking a 10% increase compared to January of the previous year. On a month-to-month basis, January sales were 12% higher than December, when 1.35 million tons were recorded.
Product-Wise Breakdown
During the July–January period:
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Petrol: 4.50 million tons
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High-Speed Diesel (HSD): 4.24 million tons
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Furnace Oil: 0.26 million tons
In comparison, last year’s figures stood at 4.37 million tons for petrol, 4.06 million tons for diesel, and 0.41 million tons for furnace oil.
Changing Energy Trends
Petrol and diesel sales grew by 3% and 4%, respectively, on a yearly basis. However, furnace oil consumption dropped sharply by 36%, indicating a continued shift in energy usage patterns.
What This Indicates
Rising petrol and diesel demand often reflects:
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Increased transport activity
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Industrial and economic movement
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Seasonal consumption trends
Analysts monitor fuel sales closely as an indicator of overall economic activity.
