–Higher costs and lower volumes weigh on margins BeNewz Report KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil reported a modest increase in profit for the six months ended December 31, 2025, despite a decline in sales and mounting cost pressures, according to its latest financial statement. Pakistan State Oil posted profit after tax …
Read More »Oil shock hits PSO as diesel premiums surge
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is once again facing mounting pressure from global oil market volatility after a sharp rise in diesel import premiums pushed the country closer to a fresh fuel price shock. The country’s largest fuel importer, Pakistan State Oil (PSO), has reported an unprecedented surge in high-speed diesel …
Read More »PSO seeks new CEO as energy giant opens global search
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the country’s largest fuel marketing and energy distribution company, has launched a search for a new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a major leadership transition at a time when the energy sector faces mounting financial, regulatory, and sustainability challenges. In a public …
Read More »PSO races to finalize Qatar LNG Cargo diversion deal before deadline
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The ECC of the Cabinet has granted Pakistan State Oil (PSO) authorization to finalize a crucial deal with Qatar Energy to divert 24 to 29 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes scheduled for delivery in 2026. The deadline to close the agreement is November 15, 2025. The decision …
Read More »Fuel prices set to rise again from Oct 1
Petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices are expected to rise from October 1, adding pressure on households already battling inflation. BeNewz Report Pakistanis are bracing for another financial hit as the prices of key petroleum products are set to increase from October 1, 2025, in response to global crude oil trends …
Read More »Looming energy crisis threatens Pakistan’s economy
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is teetering on the brink of collapse, facing a severe financial crisis that could trigger a significant increase in gas prices for consumers starting January 1, 2026. A deepening circular debt, blamed on systemic mismanagement and a lack of a cohesive national energy policy, …
Read More »PSO grapples with mounting circular debt despite profit surge
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has announced a seemingly robust profit after tax of Rs 11.2 billion for the first half of FY25, up from Rs 7.7 billion in the same period last year, a closer look at the company’s financial health reveals a persistent and alarming …
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