Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.02, diesel by Rs5.28 for fifth straight review

The government continued to raise petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices at its final review of the week on Friday, increasing them by Rs5.02 and Rs5.28 per litre, respectively, for a fifth straight hike in petroleum prices.

The new prices will remain effective from Saturday, September 12, till Monday, September 14, 2026.

It was the fifth consecutive increase in petroleum prices in Pakistan. In last five days, the government has increased the petrol price by Rs29.95 and diesel by Rs25.27 per litre.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism.

The price of Motor Spirit (petrol) was raised by Rs5.02 per litre, taking it from Rs370.80 to Rs375.82 per litre.

HSD saw a hike of Rs5.28 per litre, rising from Rs398.04 to Rs403.32 per litre.

The new prices will remain in effect until Monday, in line with the government’s ongoing practice of adjusting fuel prices based on international oil markets and other cost factors.

In the previous review on Thursday, the government increased the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre and diesel by Rs5.37 per litre.

Internationally, oil prices fell on Friday ​but remained on course for a weekly gain of more than 9%, while US diesel prices hit a record high as attacks ‌along Middle East shipping routes stoked concerns about prolonged supply disruptions. Brent crude futures were down $2.46, or 2.29%, at $105.17 a barrel at 11:33 am. (1633 GMT).