The decision covers Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel following a Petroleum Division proposal reviewed by the economic committee.
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a revision in the margins earned by dealers selling Motor Spirit (MS) and High-Speed Diesel (HSD), introducing an adjustment aimed at the petroleum distribution sector.
The decision was taken during the ECC meeting held on Friday after the committee examined a proposal presented by the Petroleum Division. The move is expected to affect the commercial structure under which fuel dealers operate across the country.
The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The committee reviewed matters related to petroleum products as part of its broader economic decision-making process.
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema were among the senior government officials who participated in the meeting.
Federal secretaries and senior representatives from relevant ministries and government divisions also attended the session, according to the Finance Ministry.
The revision in petroleum dealers’ margins comes amid continued government efforts to manage the petroleum sector while maintaining the supply chain for essential fuels. Dealer margins form an important component of the overall pricing framework for products such as petrol and high-speed diesel.
Motor Spirit is widely used by private motorists and commercial transport, while High-Speed Diesel remains a key fuel for heavy vehicles, agriculture and various industrial activities. Any adjustment in dealer margins can therefore become relevant to stakeholders across the fuel distribution network.
The ECC’s approval followed the Petroleum Division’s submission and reflects the government’s latest decision concerning the commercial framework for petroleum product dealers.
The move will now proceed through the relevant government mechanisms for implementation. Further details regarding the revised margin structure and its impact on petroleum pricing are expected from the authorities as the decision moves toward execution.
The development highlights the government’s ongoing review of petroleum-sector policies as it seeks to balance dealer interests, fuel availability and broader economic considerations.