Pakistan’s refinery sector has shown strong growth in recent months as the supply of smuggled Iranian fuel has declined. Tighter border controls and government actions have reduced illegal fuel inflow, which has helped local refineries increase production and sales.
In April 2026, total refinery uplift rose by 12.7 percent compared to the same month last year, reaching around 954,000 tons. This growth was mainly driven by higher demand for High-Speed Diesel and Furnace Oil, which are widely used in transport and power generation.
High-Speed Diesel sales increased by 11.3 percent to 442,000 tons, while Furnace Oil sales jumped by 26 percent. On the other hand, petrol sales saw a slight decline of about 1.7 percent during the same period.
Refinery production also improved, rising by 10.7 percent to nearly 993,000 tons. Capacity use increased to 58.1 percent, showing better efficiency compared to last year.
Among major companies, National Refinery Limited recorded the highest growth with a 78 percent increase in sales. Other refineries like Attock Refinery and Pakistan Refinery also reported solid gains.
For the first ten months of the fiscal year, total refinery uplift reached 9 million tons, showing a 12.6 percent increase overall.
Experts say reduced smuggling has shifted demand toward legal fuel, helping the local industry grow and improving the country’s energy stability.