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Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs0.66 per litre, raises diesel by Rs0.52

The adjustment, announced by the Petroleum Division, offers limited relief to motorists while diesel becomes costlier.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:53:10 GMT

The Pakistani government announced on Oct 10 that retail petrol will fall to Rs398.30 per litre, a reduction of Rs0.66, while high‑speed diesel (HSD) will rise to Rs396.24 per litre, an increase of Rs0.52. The Petroleum Division said the new rates apply from Oct 10 through Oct 12.

Taxes and duties remain unchanged, with the state collecting Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. These levies constitute a large share of the final price at fuel stations.

Fuel prices have been volatile since the US‑Iran conflict began on Feb 28. HSD peaked at Rs520.35 per litre on Apr 3 after climbing from Rs281/L earlier in the year, while petrol hit Rs458.41/L on the same day after rising from Rs266/L in early March.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif previously announced a relief scheme on Sep 13 for motorcycle users, rickshaw operators and vehicles up to 800 cc, aiming to ease the burden on low‑income commuters. In July, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority would set rates daily based on global oil movements, moving away from the weekly adjustments used since early March.

Key facts

Petrol price reduced to Rs398.30 per litre (dailytimes.com.pk)
High‑speed diesel price increased to Rs396.24 per litre (dailytimes.com.pk)
Taxes on petrol remain Rs114 per litre; diesel taxes Rs100 per litre (dailytimes.com.pk)
Price changes effective Oct 10‑12 (dailytimes.com.pk)
Government tasked Ogra with daily price setting (dailytimes.com.pk)