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AI InsightEconomy · Finance

Pakistan adjusts fuel rates as petrol rises and diesel drops

Pakistan's government has announced a slight increase in petrol prices while lowering the cost of high-speed diesel.

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Updated 15 Oct 2026, 9:00 am UTC · 11 h ago
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Key points

  • The government raised petrol prices by Rs1.20 per litre, setting the new retail price at Rs393.86 per litre.20,21
  • High-speed diesel saw a reduction, dropping by Re0.17 per litre to cost Rs396.65.20,21
  • Authorities continue to levy substantial taxes and duties on petroleum products, maintaining fixed rates per litre.20,21

Authorities in Pakistan have announced a fresh revision to domestic fuel rates, according to notifications from the Petroleum Division. Under the updated schedule, the price of petrol increased by Rs1.20 per litre, bringing the retail cost to Rs393.86. Meanwhile, the rate for high-speed diesel experienced a marginal decrease of Re0.17 per litre, moving down to Rs396.65. These adjusted rates take effect on Thursday.20,21

The government maintains significant levies on fuel products across the country. According to official figures, taxes and duties remain at Rs114 per litre for petrol and Rs100 per litre for diesel. The latest reduction in diesel brings it further down from a previous peak recorded earlier in the year.20,21

How the coverage differs

  • Dawn reports identically on the price adjustments for petrol and high-speed diesel based on Petroleum Division notifications.20,21

Sources · the original reporting

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    Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.20 per litre, reduces high-speed diesel rate by Re0.17 ↗
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