The petrol price in Pakistan today stands at Rs. 391.30 per litre, following a fresh increase announced by the government’s Petroleum Division. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by 2.02 rupees per litre and now stands at 391.30 rupees per litre. At the same time, the price of High Speed Diesel has been decreased by 3.59 rupees per litre to set it at 408.53 rupees per litre. These new rates took effect on September 26, 2026, and apply to petrol pumps across the country. This update matters for daily commuters, motorcycle riders, transporters, and businesses that depend on fuel for their operations. Even small changes in the petrol price today in Pakistan can affect transport fares, delivery costs, and household budgets over time. New Petrol and Diesel Prices Here is a quick summary of the latest petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan, effective from September 26, 2026: Product Previous Price (Rs/litre) New Price (Rs/litre) Change Petrol (Motor Spirit) 389.28 391.30 +2.02 High-Speed Diesel (HSD) 412.12 408.53 −3.59 These new rates apply from September 26 to September 28, since Pakistan now revises fuel prices daily, with Friday’s notified rates carrying over through the weekend. How Much Has the Petrol Price Changed? The new petrol price in Pakistan reflects a Rs 2.02 per litre increase compared to the previous rate. This is a relatively small adjustment compared to some earlier revisions this year. Diesel, on the other hand, moved in the opposite direction, becoming cheaper by Rs 3.59 per litre. This kind of split movement — petrol up, diesel down — is possible under the current pricing formula because petrol and diesel are priced separately, based on their own international benchmark costs, freight, and exchange-rate calculations. Looking at the bigger picture, petrol has risen from Rs266.17 per litre in March to over Rs390 per litre in September, an increase of nearly Rs124 per litre, or roughly 46.6%. This longer-term trend shows how much fuel costs have moved this year, largely tied to global oil markets and regional tensions. When Did the New Petrol Prices Take Effect? The revised rates came into force from September 26, 2026. Under Pakistan’s current pricing system, prices are reviewed daily, but Ogra will publish daily Platts reference prices from July 1, 2026, and rates notified on a Friday remain unchanged through Saturday and Sunday. That is why this update is described as covering September 26 to September 28. Why Did Petrol Prices Change in Pakistan? Fuel price revisions in Pakistan are tied to a formula that factors in several elements: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said the daily prices are calculated using a seven-day average of international market prices, in line with international practices. A slight increase in this rolling average for petrol, alongside a softer trend for diesel, explains why the two products moved in different directions this time. It’s worth noting that the petroleum levy cannot exceed the limit approved by the federal cabinet, and any change in the levy rate requires approval from the Finance Division, so levy changes are not an automatic or hidden factor — they follow a separate approval process. How Pakistan’s Petrol Pricing System Works Pakistan’s fuel pricing mechanism has changed more than once in 2026. The federal government announced in July 2026 that petroleum product prices would be determined daily, following renewed regional tensions after an exchange of strikes involving the United States and Iran. Since early 2026, the government had already been revising petroleum prices weekly, moving away from the earlier fortnightly system. Under the revised framework: This is why some readers may notice that the “new petrol price in Pakistan” for a Saturday is the same as the rate set the previous Friday. Role of OGRA and the Petroleum Division Two government bodies are central to how petrol rates are set and announced in Pakistan: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA): OGRA calculates ex-depot fuel prices using the pricing formula and publishes them. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that the cabinet decided OGRA would determine petroleum prices on a daily basis, and that OGRA would publish the revised prices on its website every day. Petroleum Division (Ministry of Energy): The Petroleum Division issues the official notification confirming the new rates to the public, as seen in today’s announcement of the Rs 2.02 petrol increase and Rs 3.59 diesel cut. The government has stated that the new daily mechanism is part of a broader plan to gradually deregulate Pakistan’s petroleum sector, and officials have said the change is meant to make pricing more transparent and closely tied to real-time global market movements rather than to reduce or increase the public’s overall fuel burden. Impact of Petrol Prices on Transport and Consumers Fuel costs are a major input for transporters, and changes in the petrol price in Pakistan today can influence: The actual effect on transport fares and prices of goods depends on decisions made by transport unions, provincial transport authorities, and individual businesses, not on the fuel price change alone. Petrol Prices and Inflation in Pakistan Fuel costs are closely linked to inflation because petrol and diesel affect the cost of transporting goods, running machinery, and commuting to work. When fuel prices rise, transport and production costs can rise too, which sometimes feeds into the prices of everyday goods. Since diesel dropped this cycle while petrol rose only modestly, the overall inflationary pressure from this particular price update is likely to be limited compared to earlier, larger increases seen in 2026. However, the broader year-to-date rise in petrol prices remains a relevant factor when looking at transport and household cost trends. Readers wanting precise inflation figures should check official releases from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and the State Bank of Pakistan. Previous vs Current Petrol Prices Period Petrol (Rs/litre) HSD (Rs/litre) Previous rate (before Sept 26, 2026) 389.28 412.12 Current rate (from Sept 26, 2026) 391.30 408.53 Change +2.02 −3.59 The highest