Saudi Aramco is no longer just planning a retail move into Pakistan. It is already operating fuel stations in the country through its partnership with Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO). The first Aramco-branded station opened in Lahore on October 29, 2024. Since then, the network has expanded quickly and now stands at 51 active Aramco stations in Pakistan, according to GO’s official website.
Aramco Has Launched in Pakistan
Aramco entered Pakistan’s fuel retail market after completing the acquisition of a 40% equity stake in GO on May 31, 2024. The company described the deal as its first downstream retail investment in Pakistan and part of its broader international retail growth strategy. GO already had a large operating base in the country, which gave Aramco a fast route into the market.
That strategy moved from paper to pavement in late 2024. Aramco launched its first branded retail station in Lahore in October 2024. The company said the site would set the tone for its Pakistan rollout by offering premium fuels, lubricants, automotive services, and convenience retail under the Aramco brand.
From Lahore to 50 Plus Stations
The second Aramco-branded site opened just days later on Embassy Road, Islamabad, on November 4, 2024. That station showed the company’s intended format more clearly. It included an EV charging point, a modern convenience store, a service station, and a tyre shop.
Expansion continued through 2025. On November 11, 2025, GO and Aramco opened their 50th retail fuel station on Srinagar Highway, Islamabad. The company said each new retail site creates local jobs and supports nearby contractors, distributors, and supply-chain activity.
By March 2026, GO’s official website said Aramco had reached 51 active fuel stations in Pakistan. That is a major change from the single-site expectation described in the original article.
What Aramco Stations Offer
Aramco’s Pakistan stations are designed to be more than simple fuel pumps. Reporting on the Lahore launch said the stations would offer ProForce premium fuel, Valvoline lubricants, professional automotive services, and modern convenience stores. Aramco’s official retail-fuels page now also confirms that ProForce fuels are available in Pakistan.
The Islamabad launch added another layer by including an EV charger and a broader forecourt retail model. That matters because Pakistan’s fuel retail sector is becoming more service-led, with stations competing not only on fuel supply but also on customer experience, convenience, and add-on services.
GO Partnership and Network Scale
Aramco’s growth in Pakistan depends on GO’s existing footprint. When Aramco completed the stake acquisition, GO had a network of more than 1,200 retail fuel stations. GO’s current website now puts its wider network at 1,300+ retail outlets, with around 200,000 metric tons of oil storage capacity, which it describes as the largest private-sector storage base among oil marketing companies in Pakistan.
That local scale explains why Aramco has been able to build brand visibility quickly. Instead of entering Pakistan from scratch, it partnered with an established operator with nationwide logistics, storage, and retail access.
Current Regulatory Position
The rollout has not been entirely free of scrutiny. In November 2025, the Islamabad High Court sought responses in a petition that questioned whether some Aramco-branded stations in the capital were operating without an independent marketing licence. GO responded that all such outlets were being run through a duly incorporated local entity and held the required licences, permits, and approvals from OGRA and other authorities. The matter remains before the court.
That does not change the broader picture. Aramco’s retail presence in Pakistan is now real, visible, and expanding. But it also means future coverage should watch not only station growth, but also the regulatory framework around branding, licensing, and market competition.
What This Means for Pakistan
Aramco’s arrival gives Pakistan’s downstream fuel market a high-profile foreign investor with global retail experience. It also raises the service benchmark for local stations, especially in premium fuels, lubricants, convenience retail, and forecourt design. Aramco’s own retail page says the company is expanding its global station footprint through Pakistan and Chile, placing Pakistan firmly inside its international retail strategy.
For readers searching whether Aramco has launched in Pakistan, the answer is now clear: yes. The first station opened in Lahore in October 2024, the network passed 50 stations in November 2025, and GO now says 51 Aramco stations are active nationwide.