Pakistan's refinery petrol output averaged 7,035 tons daily versus sales of 21,583 tons in Q1 FY27.

Recent data reveals a massive gap between domestic refinery petrol production and actual market demand during the first quarter, highlighting heavy reliance on imports.

Possible impact on PSX shares

• PRL Pakistan Refinery Limited◆ Mixed

  While strong market demand for petroleum products is evident from the sales figures, low domestic refinery production means local refiners may struggle to fully capitalize on high consumption volumes without adequate crude processing.

  Price when this was written: Rs 100.81 · Live price, chart and results

• ATRL Attock Refinery Limited◆ Mixed

  The stark gap between daily production and consumption numbers shows that domestic refineries are operating well below total market demand, which could impact operational revenues.

  Price when this was written: Rs 1,120.44 · Live price, chart and results

• NRL National Refinery Limited◆ Mixed

  With daily petrol production recorded at a fraction of daily sales, refineries face structural output challenges that could weigh on earnings despite robust overall fuel consumption.

  Price when this was written: Rs 575.79 · Live price, chart and results

• PSO Pakistan State Oil Company Limited▲ Could be positive

  As local refineries produce only a third of daily petrol sales, marketing companies like PSO may need to rely more heavily on imported refined products to meet the shortfall.

  Price when this was written: Rs 360.69 · Live price, chart and results

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ProPakistani: Refinery Petrol Production Shockingly Low