Pakistan Petroleum Import Bill Falls 33.14% To $1.28 Billion In July As Crude And Refined Product Imports Decline
Pakistan’s petroleum group import bill fell 33.14% month-on-month to $1.28 billion in July 2026, with crude, petroleum products and LNG imports all recording declines, while petroleum exports increased 66.02% year-on-year.
Pakistan’s Oil Import Dependence Exposed as Gulf Conflict Sparks Fresh Economic Threats
Escalating tensions in the Gulf region have intensified concerns over Pakistan’s dependence on imported oil, with rising crude prices threatening inflation, currency stability, fiscal planning, and long-term economic sustainability.