ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan recorded average daily petrol production of 7,035 metric tonnes against sales of 21,583 metric tonnes from July to September 2026, according to figures presented to the Senate.
The figures were shared in a written response submitted to the upper house of Parliament, covering the production and sales of petrol and high-speed diesel across the country during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27.
Daily high-speed diesel production stood at 14,065 metric tonnes, while sales reached 16,866 metric tonnes during the same period.
Punjab accounted for the largest share of petrol production and sales among the provinces listed. Its daily petrol production stood at 4,670 metric tonnes, against sales of 14,827 metric tonnes. The province also recorded daily high-speed diesel production of 7,608 metric tonnes and sales of 10,779 metric tonnes.
In Sindh, daily petrol production was recorded at 1,592 metric tonnes, while sales reached 4,567 metric tonnes. High-speed diesel production stood at 4,419 metric tonnes, compared with sales of 3,662 metric tonnes.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded daily petrol sales of 2,127 metric tonnes and high-speed diesel sales of 2,355 metric tonnes. Production figures for the province were not specified in the reported details.
In Balochistan, daily petrol production was recorded at 773 metric tonnes, while sales stood at 62 metric tonnes. High-speed diesel production reached 2,038 metric tonnes, against sales of 70 metric tonnes.
The written response also informed the Senate that refineries in Pakistan produce petrol and high-speed diesel using both locally sourced and imported crude oil.
The figures highlight the difference between domestic fuel production and reported sales, particularly in petrol. However, the data provided does not specify the contribution of imports to overall consumption or explain the reasons for the provincial differences in production and sales.