Petrol Price in Pakistan Rises to Rs393.64 as Government Cuts Diesel Rate

The federal government has raised the price of petrol by Rs0.88 per litre while cutting the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.88 per litre, with the revised rates taking effect from 6 October 2026.

Under the new notification, petrol now costs Rs393.64 per litre (up from Rs392.76), while HSD is priced at Rs397.76 per litre (down from Rs399.64). The Petroleum Division said the revision was driven by developments in international markets, including changes in Platts rates, premiums and incidentals.

The new fuel prices at a glance

• Petrol: Rs393.64 per litre (up Rs0.88)
• High-speed diesel (HSD): Rs397.76 per litre (down Rs1.88)
• Effective from: 6 October 2026

Why prices changed

According to the Petroleum Division, the fortnightly revision reflects movements in global oil benchmarks and associated premiums. International market data shows crude benchmarks easing: WTI crude traded at $89.89 per barrel (down $1.22), Brent at $100.64 (down $1.61) and Murban at $109.66 (down $1.16).

The mixed adjustment — petrol up, diesel down — follows the government’s practice of aligning domestic prices with the international trend for each product separately, rather than moving both in the same direction.

What this means for you

• Motorists and bikers: filling up will cost slightly more — 88 paisa extra per litre adds roughly Rs35 to a 40-litre tank.
• Transporters and farmers: the Rs1.88 diesel cut brings modest relief for goods transport, public transport and agricultural machinery, where diesel is the main fuel.
• Inflation watch: diesel prices feed directly into freight and food costs, so the cut may help ease price pressures on essential goods even as petrol edges up.

Recent price trend

Petrol had already climbed to Rs392.76 after back-to-back increases in previous fortnightly reviews, so the latest hike extends that upward run. Diesel, by contrast, has seen some relief in recent revisions. Fuel prices are reviewed every 15 days by the government on the recommendations of OGRA and the Petroleum Division.

FAQs

What is the new petrol price in Pakistan?

Petrol now costs Rs393.64 per litre after a Rs0.88 increase, effective from 6 October 2026.

What is the new diesel price in Pakistan?

High-speed diesel now costs Rs397.76 per litre after a Rs1.88 cut, effective from 6 October 2026.

When do the new fuel prices apply?

The revised prices came into effect on 6 October 2026 and remain in place until the next fortnightly review.

Why did the government change fuel prices?

The Petroleum Division said the revision was necessitated by developments in international markets, including changes in Platts rates, premiums and incidentals.