Oman’s Refinery Output Surges: What This Growth Means for Investors and Business Owners in the Energy Sector
MUSCAT: Oman’s total refinery production increased by 10.9 percent by the end of October 2025, driven by robust growth across most fuel and petrochemical sectors, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. This rise occurred despite a slight decrease in overall gasoline output compared to September 2025.
Production of regular 91-octane gasoline grew by 16.8 percent year-on-year to reach 14.25 million barrels, with sales showing a modest increase of 1.4 percent. However, exports of this fuel declined by 15.8 percent. Premium 95-octane gasoline demonstrated stronger gains, with production up by 21.1 percent and exports soaring by 117 percent.
Diesel output rose by 10.3 percent to 28.48 million barrels, supported by increased domestic sales and a 10 percent rise in exports. Conversely, jet fuel production fell by 7.4 percent, accompanied by year-on-year decreases in both sales and exports.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was among the best-performing products, with production growing 14 percent and exports climbing nearly 63 percent. In the petrochemical sector, benzene and paraxylene production experienced moderate growth, while polypropylene output nearly doubled. Export volumes of paraxylene and polypropylene also rose significantly, highlighting Oman’s expanding downstream refining capabilities and export-oriented growth. — ONA
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Oman’s refinery sector shows robust growth and diversification, with key fuel and petrochemical products like 95-octane gasoline, LPG, and polypropylene witnessing substantial production and export gains. This trend presents significant opportunities for businesses and investors to capitalize on expanding downstream industries and strengthen Oman’s position as an export hub. Smart investors should focus on leveraging the growing export markets and exploring partnerships in high-demand petrochemical segments to maximize long-term gains.
