Pakistan’s Crude Oil Imports Reach 2.78 Million Tonnes in Q1 FY27
Pakistan imported approximately 2.78 million tonnes of crude oil in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026–27, according to provisional Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) data. The largest monthly volume came in August, when imports reached about 1.24 million tonnes.
The total is based on OCAC’s port-discharge data for July to September. OCAC describes the figures as approximate and tentative, compiled from tanker schedules and port discharges.
Pakistan crude oil imports by month
| Month | Crude oil imports |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 763,702 tonnes |
| August 2026 | 1,237,510 tonnes |
| September 2026 | 778,964 tonnes |
| Q1 total | 2,780,176 tonnes |
Imports rose from July to August, then fell by about 37% in September. The three-month total reflects the volumes recorded across the ports covered in OCAC’s report.
How much did crude imports increase?
The ProPakistani report’s headline describes the Q1 increase as 12%. OCAC’s comparable July–September report for the previous fiscal year records 2,523,800 tonnes. Comparing the two OCAC totals gives an increase of about 10.2%.
That comparison does not confirm the 12% figure. Published figures can differ by source and method: for example, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a different crude-import quantity for July–September 2025–26. The percentage should therefore be attributed to the source reporting it unless its comparison basis is confirmed.
Why do crude imports matter?
Crude oil is used by domestic refineries to produce fuels and other petroleum products. Import volumes show how much crude arrived during a period, but by themselves they do not explain why purchasing changed or how much the country paid. Import costs can also move differently from tonnage because prices, shipment timing and other factors vary.
Earlier reporting on July and August said refineries had increased procurement amid uncertainty about future supplies. That explanation was attributed to industry sources at the time; it does not, on its own, establish why September’s volume was lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much crude oil did Pakistan import in Q1 FY27?
OCAC’s provisional figures total 2,780,176 tonnes for July to September 2026.
Which month had the highest crude oil imports?
August had the highest volume, at 1,237,510 tonnes.
Did crude oil imports rise by 12%?
The ProPakistani headline reports a 12% increase. However, comparing OCAC’s Q1 total with its own previous-year Q1 report gives an increase of about 10.2%. The 12% figure needs a confirmed comparison basis.
Are the import figures final?
OCAC says its figures are approximate and tentative, based on tanker-program and port-discharge data.