ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan increased petrol prices once again on October 6, following a hike announced three days earlier. The latest revision saw petrol prices rise by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre, while high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment came after the October 3 increase in both fuels, when petrol reached Rs392.76 and diesel moved to Rs399.64. The current rates now replace those levels for the October 6 pricing period.
On October 3, petrol was raised by Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, with high-speed diesel increasing by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed this change to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other related factors, including benchmark rates, premiums, and associated costs. The country’s fuel pricing system also incorporates taxes and duties collected on petroleum products, with the federal government currently levying Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on high-speed diesel.
The October 6 adjustment reversed the previous trend, with petrol continuing to rise and diesel falling. Petrol increased by another Rs0.88 from the October 3 level, while diesel decreased by Rs1.88 after its smaller rise three days prior. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, whereas high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. This latest revision further widened the price gap between these two major transport fuels in Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Driven by Daily Adjustments
Pakistan adopted a daily fuel pricing system in July, replacing the weekly revision method used earlier this year. This approach enables domestic fuel prices to respond more swiftly to shifts in international markets, resulting in potential daily increases or decreases. During the same review, petrol and diesel can also move in opposite directions, as demonstrated clearly in the October 6 decision—petrol rose while diesel declined. The Petroleum Division continues to announce the updated rates for each pricing period accordingly.
Despite recent increases, fuel prices remain significantly below their peak levels of 2026. On April 3, petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre, while high-speed diesel hit Rs520.35 per litre. Earlier in March, petrol was trading near Rs266 per litre and diesel close to Rs281. In the latest figures, petrol is Rs64.77 below its April high, and diesel is Rs122.59 lower than its peak. These numbers highlight a substantial decline from earlier this year’s records.
Transport Sector Continues to Rely on Petrol and Diesel
In Pakistan, petrol remains the dominant fuel for cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws, while high-speed diesel is predominantly used by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. These fuels impact different segments of the transportation and energy sectors, with their prices playing a critical role for consumers and businesses, as fuel costs directly influence daily operational expenses. The federal government maintains taxes and duties on both products as part of the national petroleum pricing framework.
As of October 6, petrol is priced at Rs393.64 per litre, and high-speed diesel at Rs397.76 per litre. These rates replace the previous rates of Rs392.76 for petrol and Rs399.64 for diesel from October 3. The latest adjustment adds Rs0.88 to petrol and reduces diesel by Rs1.88, continuing the trend of frequent modifications under the daily pricing system. The October 3 figures serve as the baseline for this movement, with the October 6 rates now established as the current retail prices.