Pakistan’s high-speed diesel (HSD) imports fell to zero in July 2026. This is the first time in three years that the country did not bring in any diesel from abroad.
The last time Pakistan recorded zero HSD imports was in July 2023. According to research by Topline Securities, based on data from the Oil Companies Advisory Committee, local refineries produced enough diesel to meet the country’s needs this time.
Industry figures show that about 600,000 tons of HSD were lifted in July. This amount closely matched overall diesel sales during the month. Local refineries produced more than 500,000 tons of diesel, which helped cover the rising demand.
In recent years, Pakistan often imported large amounts of diesel. For example, it brought in 332,000 tons in November 2024 and 288,000 tons in December 2025. The sharp drop in July marks a clear change.
Experts say stronger local production can reduce Pakistan’s need for imported diesel. This helps protect the country from sudden rises in global oil prices. It also saves foreign exchange and eases pressure on the external account.
If this trend continues, Pakistan can rely more on its own refineries for diesel. This would make the fuel supply more stable and support the wider economy, especially transport and agriculture, which depend heavily on diesel.