Pakistan has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, providing a small relief to consumers amid continued volatility in international oil markets. The new rates took effect on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs0.84 per litre, bringing it down from Rs390.12 to Rs389.28 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has fallen by Rs2.63 per litre, from Rs414.75 to Rs412.12 per litre.
The latest reduction comes under Pakistan’s daily petroleum pricing mechanism, under which fuel rates are being adjusted more frequently in response to movements in international oil prices. The recent changes have followed significant volatility in global energy markets.
Despite the reduction, petroleum products continue to carry substantial taxes and duties. The government is currently collecting around Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on high-speed diesel, according to the latest reporting.
Fuel prices had risen sharply earlier in the year amid the conflict involving the United States and Iran. High-speed diesel reached a peak of Rs520.35 per litre on April 3, after starting from around Rs281 per litre before the conflict began.
The latest cuts follow several daily adjustments in September. Petrol had reached Rs393.75 per litre on September 22 before falling over the following three days. By September 25, it had dropped to Rs389.28 per litre.
The government has also introduced fuel conservation measures in response to pressure on energy supplies. These include restrictions on the operating hours of markets and reductions in fuel allocations for official vehicles.
Earlier this month, the government also announced a fuel relief scheme targeting owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and small vehicles. The initiative was intended to provide support to lower-income consumers who rely heavily on fuel for daily transportation.
Fuel prices remain important for households and businesses across Pakistan. Petrol is widely used by cars, motorcycles and rickshaws, while diesel is heavily consumed by trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and other commercial vehicles.
Changes in diesel prices can therefore affect transportation and distribution costs across the economy. Petrol price movements directly affect the daily commuting expenses of millions of consumers.
The latest reduction provides some relief, although the impact remains limited compared with the much larger increases recorded earlier in the year. Future fuel prices will continue to depend on international oil prices, exchange-rate movements and domestic pricing decisions.
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