Pakistan's petroleum import bill increased by 41.25% year-on-year to $1.55 billion in June 2026, compared with $1.10 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Despite the annual increase, petroleum imports declined 9.98% month-on-month from $1.72 billion recorded in May 2026. The breakdown showed crude oil imports at $812.03 million, petroleum products at $506.86 million, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports at $221.47 million.

Among other major categories, machinery imports rose 17.51% year-on-year to $862.75 million, while transport imports recorded the strongest growth, surging 76.31% to $435.05 million, driven largely by higher road vehicle and aircraft imports.

Textile imports climbed 16.39% to $538.90 million, led by raw cotton purchases, while agriculture and chemical imports increased 9.50% to $848.81 million. Metal imports also registered a sharp 41.98% annual increase, reaching $541.74 million, supported by higher iron and steel imports.

Overall, Pakistan's total import payments processed through banks stood at $6.05 billion in June 2026, up from $4.87 billion a year earlier, while freight charges amounted to $196.54 million during the month.