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- Petrol now costs Rs268.68 per liter while HSD has risen to Rs276.81
- Price hike comes amid inflation warning following monsoon floods
KARACHI: Pakistan’s government has increased the price of petrol by Rs4.07 per liter and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.04 per liter for the next fortnight, the finance division announced late Tuesday, with the revised prices taking effect today.
Fuel prices in Pakistan are adjusted every two weeks and are influenced by global oil market trends, currency fluctuations, and changes in domestic taxation.
According to the official notification, petrol now costs Rs268.68 per liter, up from Rs264.61, while HSD has risen to Rs276.81 per liter from Rs272.77.
“The Government has revised the prices of petroleum products for the fortnight commencing October 01, 2025, based on the recommendations of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant Ministries,” the Finance Division said in its statement.
Fuel price increases have a direct impact on inflation, raising production and transportation costs and driving up the prices of essential goods and services, particularly food.
The effect of the latest price hike may further be amplified as the finance ministry noted in its monthly economic outlook a day earlier that flood-related disruptions could put pressure on food supply chains and push up consumer prices.
“Inflation is expected to rise temporarily but remain contained within the 3.5-4.5 percent range in September 2025,” it said in its report.