Pakistan OMC sales rise 12% in January

February 3, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded a notable increase in sales during January 2026, with total offtake reaching 1.52 million tons, marking a 12% month-on-month (MoM) growth and a 10% year-on-year (YoY) rise.

The cumulative OMC sales for the first seven months of FY26 (7MFY26) stood at 9.67m tons, showing a 3% YoY increase, according to AHL Research.

Motor Spirit (MS) sales rose modestly to 0.64m tons, showing a 2% increase month-on-month (MoM) and a 3% rise year-on-year (YoY).

High-Speed Diesel (HSD) recorded stronger growth, reaching 0.66m tons, up 20% MoM and 11% YoY, indicated robust demand in the market.

Fuel Oil (FO) also saw a significant surge, jumping 76% MoM to 0.10m tons, contributed substantially to the overall sales growth.

Among companies, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) reported total sales of 0.63m tons, marked a 17% MoM and 6% YoY increase.

The growth was largely driven by HSD, which saw sales climb 28% MoM.

Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) posted sales of 0.13m tons, up 31% MoM, primarily fueled by a remarkable 1237% increase in FO offtake.

Wah Petroleum (WAFI) achieved sales of 0.12m tons, up 17% MoM and 20% YoY, with HSD sales rising 37% MoM.

Meanwhile, Hascol Petroleum (HASCOL) maintained relatively stable sales at 0.05m tons, registering a modest 5% MoM increase.

The data shows a steady recovery in domestic fuel consumption, supported by higher industrial activity and seasonal demand trends.

Sales momentum in OMCs is expected to continue in the coming months, driven by HSD demand and strategic inventory management by major distributors.

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