Govt cuts petrol price by Re0.66, raises diesel by Re0.52 per litre
- New prices to remain effective from Oct 10 to Oct 12
The government adjusted fuel prices, reducing petrol by 66 paisa to Rs398.30 and increasing high-speed diesel by 52 paisa to Rs396.24 per litre, effective October 10, 2026.
- New petrol and high-speed diesel prices
- Reasons for the latest fuel price adjustments
- Recent history of fuel price changes
The government reduced the price of petrol by Re0.66 to Rs398.30 per litre, while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.52 to Rs396.24 per litre, effective from Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised on Friday the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the federal government’s petroleum pricing mechanism, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
The revised prices will remain in effect from October 10 to October 12, 2026.
The Petroleum Division said the change was necessitated by global developments, including movements in Platts rates, premiums and incidentals.
On Thursday, the government had increased the price of petrol by Rs2.31 per litre and diesel by Re0.78 per litre.