Pakistan will import 263,000 metric tonnes (MT) of high-speed diesel (HSD) in November 2025 to ensure adequate supply amid higher agricultural activity and a crackdown on smuggling.
According to officials, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) approved the import plan during the latest Product Review Meeting after reviewing the demand and supply outlook. Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has been allowed to import four cargoes totalling 225,000 MT, while Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO) will import 38,000 MT.
Data shows that the country imported 291,654 MT of HSD in the first quarter of FY26, with 45,030 MT arriving in July, 162,000 MT in August, and 85,000 MT in September. HSD sales during this period increased by 15%, driven by higher transport and agricultural consumption.
As of October 28, nationwide HSD sales reached 617,000 MT, averaging 22,000 MT per day. Local refineries met about 77% of total demand, while the remaining share was covered through imports. In comparison, motor spirit (MS) sales stood at 580,000 MT, or 20,700 MT per day, with domestic refiners supplying around 33% of market needs.
Officials said refineries have shifted operations to reduce furnace oil output and increase production of middle distillates like diesel to align with consumption trends. They expect HSD demand to remain elevated through November due to ongoing Rabi season cultivation.
Ogra’s approval ensures that imported supplies complement local output, projected to meet 75–80% of total demand during the month. Industry representatives said the recent anti-smuggling measures are likely to further boost local diesel sales in the coming weeks.
