ECC approves revised OMC, dealer margins on MS & HSD

December 09, 2025 (MLN): The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a revision in the margins of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum dealers on Motor Spirit (MS) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD).

This development has aligned them with the National CPI for FY 2023–24 and FY 2024–25.

According to the Press Statement issued by the Finance Division, the ECC capped the increase in margins between 5% and 10%.

It further decided that only half of the increase will be released immediately, while the remaining half will be contingent upon progress in sector-wide digitization.

The Petroleum Division has been directed to report back to the Committee by June 1, 2026, detailing the advancements made on digital initiatives before the remaining amount is cleared.

During the meeting, the ECC also reviewed the Circular Debt Management Plan for FY 2025–26 presented by the Power Division and called for a medium-term strategy to reduce fiscal burden.

It instructed the Power Division to establish a follow-up mechanism with DISCOs to ensure compliance with targets committed to the government.

The meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.

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