Pakistan’s fuel sales stood at 1.36 million tons in April 2026, showing a decline compared to previous months and last year. The drop reflects lower demand mainly due to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices across the country.
According to industry data, fuel sales fell by around 7 percent year-on-year and 6 percent compared to March 2026. Higher fuel prices made transport and business costs more expensive, which reduced overall consumption.
Petrol sales dropped by 7 percent to about 615,000 tons, while diesel sales declined by 12 percent to around 550,000 tons. These two fuels are widely used in transport and agriculture, so any decline directly reflects slower economic activity.
However, furnace oil sales showed a different trend. They increased by 63 percent to around 137,000 tons. This rise was mainly due to higher use in power generation, as some plants shifted to furnace oil amid energy shortages.
Despite the drop in April, overall fuel sales for the first ten months of the fiscal year remained positive. Total sales reached about 13.8 million tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to last year.
Experts believe fuel demand may stay under pressure if prices remain high. Stable pricing and better economic conditions will be important to support recovery in the coming months.