Petrol Price in Pakistan Today — Rs 396.65 & Rs 100 Relief Scheme via 9771 | TimelyUps
Petrol Price in Pakistan Today — Rs 396.65 & How to Get Rs 100/Litre Relief via 9771 Aj ki petrol price, daily pricing mechanism, aur motorcycle/rickshaw walon ke liye Rs 100 relief scheme ki mukammal guide. Last updated: October 8, 2026 — based on OGRA notification PETROL PRICE TODAY (OCT 8, 2026) Rs 396.65/litre ▲…
Petrol Price in Pakistan Today — Rs 396.65 & How to Get Rs 100/Litre Relief via 9771
Aj ki petrol price, daily pricing mechanism, aur motorcycle/rickshaw walon ke liye Rs 100 relief scheme ki mukammal guide.
Last updated: October 8, 2026 — based on OGRA notification
Today’s Fuel Prices (October 8, 2026)
| Product | New Price (Rs/L) | Old Price (Rs/L) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (Motor Spirit) | 396.65 | 394.83 | +1.82 |
| High-Speed Diesel | 394.94 | 395.85 | −0.91 |
| Kerosene Oil | 329.54 | — | — |
| Light Diesel Oil | 272.29 | — | — |
Petrol prices in Pakistan are revised daily now. The government moved from fortnightly to weekly revisions earlier in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, and has now switched to a daily fuel price review mechanism.
How the Daily Pricing Mechanism Works
According to Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and an official document seen by Geo News, the federal cabinet approved a new petroleum pricing framework with these key features:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price basis | 7-day rolling average of international market prices (Platts reference) |
| Who announces | OGRA — authorised to issue daily ex-depot prices without prior PM/federal government approval |
| Weekend rule | Prices notified on Friday remain unchanged on Saturday and Sunday |
| Platts reference | OGRA publishes daily Platts reference prices (in effect since July 1, 2026) |
| Petroleum levy | Cannot exceed the cabinet-approved limit; changes need Finance Division approval |
The October 8 revision reflects movements in international petroleum prices, including Platts rates, premiums and related pricing components, according to the Petroleum Division.
Why Are Petrol Prices Rising?
Global oil markets are under pressure from renewed hostilities in the Middle East. After the Israel-Iran conflict that began in February 2026 — when Israel and the United States attacked Iran, leading Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz — energy shipments through this critical route were disrupted. The Strait of Hormuz carries around a fifth of the world’s energy supplies.
Tensions mounted further after a fragile June truce between Tehran and Washington collapsed, reviving fears of full-scale war. This volatility is exactly why the government moved from fortnightly to weekly, and now to daily price reviews — so that domestic prices track international movements faster instead of building up into large fortnightly shocks.
What Does Rs 396.65 Mean for Your Wallet?
To put the new price in perspective, here is what a full tank now costs for common vehicles in Pakistan:
| Vehicle | Tank Size (approx) | Full Tank Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CD 70 (motorcycle) | 8.5 litres | Rs 3,372 |
| Honda CG 125 (motorcycle) | 9.2 litres | Rs 3,649 |
| Suzuki Mehran (800cc) | 35 litres | Rs 13,883 |
| Toyota Corolla | 55 litres | Rs 21,816 |
| Honda City | 40 litres | Rs 15,866 |
For a motorcycle commuter filling 20 litres a month, the monthly fuel bill is now about Rs 7,933 — which is exactly why the Rs 100/litre relief scheme (saving up to Rs 2,000/month) matters so much for working families.
Tips to Save Fuel
- Maintain steady speed — aggressive acceleration burns up to 30% more fuel
- Check tyre pressure monthly — under-inflated tyres increase consumption
- Service your bike/car on time — a dirty air filter alone can raise fuel use by 10%
- Avoid idling — switch off the engine at long signals
- Plan your routes — combine errands into one trip instead of several short ones
Rs 100/Litre Petrol Relief Scheme — 9771 Registration
Good news for bike aur rickshaw walon! The federal government has launched the Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme — a targeted fuel subsidy giving Rs 100 discount per litre on petrol for eligible small vehicles.
Who Is Eligible?
| Vehicle Type | Monthly Quota | Max Monthly Saving |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | 20 litres | Rs 2,000 |
| Rickshaws / Qingqi / Chingchi | 20 litres | Rs 2,000 |
| Cars up to 800cc | 30 litres | Rs 3,000 |
Eligibility conditions:
- Vehicle must be registered in the applicant’s own name (CNIC must match)
- The SIM used to send the SMS must be registered in the applicant’s own name
- Motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis up to 20 years old qualify (registered on or after January 1, 2006)
- Registration is free — the SMS to 9771 costs nothing
- The subsidy applies to petrol only, not diesel
How to Register — Step by Step (9771 SMS Method)
- Open your SMS app on the mobile number registered in your own name (the SIM must be on your CNIC).
- Type the registration message in this exact format:REG [CNIC] [Vehicle Number] [Province Code] [Registration Date]Example:REG 3520212345678 LHR1234 P 15032020
- Send it to 9771. Wait for the confirmation SMS.
- Before visiting a petrol station, send TOK to 9771 to generate your fuel token.
- Show the token at a participating petrol station and get fuel at the discounted rate.
Province Codes
| Code | Province / Region |
|---|---|
| P | Punjab |
| S | Sindh |
| K | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| I | Islamabad |
| A | Azad Jammu & Kashmir |
| G | Gilgit-Baltistan |
How to Check Daily Petrol Prices
Since prices now change every day, here is how to stay updated:
- OGRA’s official website — the regulator publishes daily ex-depot prices; this is the authoritative source.
- Petroleum Division notifications — the division issues the official notification for each day’s prices.
- TimelyUps WhatsApp channel — join below for daily price alerts delivered to your phone.
- News outlets — Geo News, Dawn and The News report each day’s revision every morning.
Remember: prices announced on Friday stay fixed through Saturday and Sunday, so the weekend gives you a two-day window of price certainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Petrol is Rs 396.65 per litre as of October 8, 2026, per the OGRA notification — up Rs 1.82 from the previous day.
Daily. OGRA announces new ex-depot prices every day based on a 7-day average of international prices. Friday’s price stays fixed through the weekend.
Send REG [CNIC] [Vehicle Number] [Province Code] [Registration Date] to 9771 from your own registered SIM. Then send TOK to 9771 before each fuel purchase.
Motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi/Chingchi (20 litres/month) and cars up to 800cc (30 litres/month). The vehicle must be registered in your name.
Yes. The government made the registration SMS free of cost.
No. The Rs 100/litre relief applies to petrol only.
The Petroleum Division says the revision reflects movements in international petroleum prices, including Platts rates and premiums, amid Middle East tensions affecting global oil markets.
Yes. Under the daily mechanism, prices notified on Friday remain unchanged on Saturday and Sunday.
The discount works at participating petrol stations. Generate your TOK token before visiting, and confirm the station accepts scheme tokens.
Currently only motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqis registered on or after January 1, 2006 qualify. The age limit was already extended from 15 to 20 years after public feedback, so further changes are possible.
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