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Pakistan’s Auto Industry Is Officially Booming

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With inflation cooling down and production lines humming at full volume, the first half of FY2026 (July–December) has been a game-changer for the automotive and petroleum sectors. Here is everything you need to know about the current state of the industry.

Production Lines are Humming Again

After a period of stagnant growth, the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector is back on a “sustained recovery trajectory,” and the Automobile sector is one of the biggest stars. 

In November 2025 alone, the automobile industry contributed 1.8% to the overall LSM growth.

The numbers for Jul-Dec FY2026 tell a story of massive growth compared to last year:

  • Passenger Cars: A jump of 56.1% in production.
  • Trucks & Buses: A staggering 89.4% increase.
  • Jeeps & Pick-ups: A solid 36.9% growth.

Why this matters: Higher production usually leads to better availability and, eventually, more competitive pricing at the dealerships.

Financing Becomes a Reality (Again!)

For most of us, buying a car depends on bank financing. The government’s latest report shows that the Policy Rate has dropped to 10.5% as of December 2025 (down from 13.0% just a year ago).

With inflation subsiding, banks are becoming more active in lending. Business demand for fixed investment loans reached Rs. 257 billion, signaling that companies are investing back into their fleets and operations.

Petroleum Demand: The Engine’s Fuel

As economic activity picks up, so does our thirst for fuel. The report highlights that imports of key energy items have seen a notable uptick to support the recovery:

  • Petroleum Crude: Imports grew by 11.2%.
  • Petroleum Products: Imports increased by 5.1%.

While this puts some pressure on our trade deficit, it’s a clear sign that the transport sector is moving more goods and people across the country than it was this time last year.

Inflation is Losing Its Grip

The “Transport” category, which often determines our daily commuting costs, contributed 4.9% to overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in December 2025. 

However, the good news is that overall inflation has dropped to 5.6% (down from 6.1% in November) and is expected to remain in the 5.0–6.0% range for early 2026.

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