# Petrol pricing changes cost refineries Rs49/litre

> Refineries face Rs49/litre loss from petrol pricing changes.
- Title: Petrol pricing changes cost refineries Rs49/litre · Brecorder
- Summary: Refineries face Rs49/litre loss from petrol pricing changes. Pakistan's refineries could lose Rs49 per litre due to government pricing changes affecting…
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- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40446992/petrol-pricing-changes-may-cause-refineries-rs49litre-loss
- Author: Recorder Report
- Published: 2026-11-02T00:01:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: petrol pricing changes, refineries, brownfield refineries upgradation policy, attock refinery limited, adil khattak, petroleum division, rs49 per litre, business, money, pakistan
## Government pricing changes
The government's latest petrol pricing mechanism changes may cost refineries Rs49 per litre.
## Refinery financial impact
Adil Khattak, CEO of Attock Refinery Limited, says the changes cost refineries Rs35 per litre.
## Customs duty diversion
An additional Rs14 per litre diversion from customs duty recovery reduces the total loss to Rs49 per litre.
## Policy concerns
Khattak warns the decision undermines the Brownfield Refineries Upgradation Policy and financial viability.
## Previous concessions
Refineries had already capped HSD spread at USD41.89 and later USD38 to support the policy.
## Implementation delays
Four refineries signed upgradation agreements by September 24, 2026, with PARCO expected to join soon.
## Investor confidence
Refineries face loss of investor confidence as the government changes financial terms post-agreement.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's refineries could lose Rs49 per litre due to government pricing changes affecting upgradation projects.