Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) recorded a strong rebound in March 2026, with total sales rising 19% year-on-year to 1.44 million tons, as compared to 1.22 million tons, said Topline Securities in its report released on Thursday. On a monthly basis, the OMC sales were up by 13%. “The YoY increase reflects improving economic activity, […]
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Pakistan Sees Surge in Fuel Sales as March Travel Boosts Demand
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan reported a significant rise in petroleum product sales during March 2026, driven largely by increased public travel over holidays and weekly breaks, despite government efforts to curb fuel consumption. According to sources, overall fuel sales jumped by approximately 13 percent compared to February. Petrol sales alone rose by 8 […]
Petroleum dealers dispute reserve data, warn of fuel shortage
KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has challenged the petroleum reserve figures released by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), claiming the official data does not reflect the actual situation on the ground. PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan said the country currently has petroleum reserves sufficient for only about 14 days, contradicting OGRA’s […]
Cabinet blocks fuel margins hike pending full digitisation
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday reportedly halted an hike in profit margins for petroleum dealers and oil marketing companies (OMCs) that had been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) last month. Officials said the decision linked the ECC-sanctioned Rs2.56 per litre increase to the complete digitisation of the petroleum supply chain. Read More: […]
Diesel shortage hits petrol pumps, traders warn of artificial supply cut
Fuel traders have raised alarms over a suspected artificial shortage of high-speed diesel (HSD) affecting petrol pumps across Pakistan. The Petrol Pump Dealers Association (PPDA) urged the government to intervene before the situation worsens. In a letter to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the association claimed that oil marketing companies (OMCs) have been […]
Conflict arises over “Take or Pay” clause in Pakistan’s oil sector
A conflict has erupted between local oil refineries and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) over a proposed “Take or Pay” clause. OMCs strongly oppose this move, fearing it will lead to liquidity crises, supply disruptions, and market exits. The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) argues that this clause would favor large players while pushing smaller […]