New petrol pricing changes could impose an estimated loss of Rs49 per litre on domestic refineries.

The government's changes to the petrol pricing mechanism may cause heavy losses for local refiners, raising serious doubts about the viability of multibillion-dollar upgradation projects.

Possible impact on PSX shares

• ATRL Attock Refinery Limited▼ Could be negative

  An estimated Rs49 per litre loss on petrol could squeeze refining margins and undermine multibillion-dollar upgrade plans.

  Price when this was written: Rs 1,088.78 · Live price, chart and results

• PRL Pakistan Refinery Limited▼ Could be negative

  The pricing mechanism changes could cause sharp losses per litre, clouding the viability of refinery upgradation projects.

  Price when this was written: Rs 96.96 · Live price, chart and results

• NRL National Refinery Limited▼ Could be negative

  Domestic refineries face projected losses of Rs49 per litre on petrol, which may weigh on operational margins and upgrades.

  Price when this was written: Rs 555.44 · Live price, chart and results

• CNERGY Cnergyico PK Limited▼ Could be negative

  Expected losses under the updated petrol pricing formula could threaten refinery cash flows and planned upgrade investments.

  Price when this was written: Rs 13.64 · Live price, chart and results

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Business Recorder: Petrol pricing changes may cause refineries Rs49/litre loss