The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs1.82 per litre while reducing the price of high-speed diesel by 91 paisa, with both revised rates taking effect on Thursday, October 8.
Under the latest decision, petrol costs Rs396.65 per litre, compared with Rs394.83 previously. High-speed diesel is priced at Rs394.94 per litre, down from Rs395.85, according to figures released by the Petroleum Division and reported by state-run Radio Pakistan on Wednesday.
The adjustment moves the two major transport fuels in opposite directions. Although the reduction in diesel is modest, the new rates matter to motorists, transport operators and businesses that rely on road deliveries across the country.
Petrol is widely used by motorcycles, private cars and smaller vehicles. An increase in its price directly raises the amount motorists pay at filling stations, with the total additional cost depending on how much fuel they purchase.
For illustration, a 40-litre petrol purchase at the new rate costs Rs15,866, compared with Rs15,793.20 at the previous price — a difference of Rs72.80. The calculation reflects only the notified per-litre change and does not include any separate service charges or discounts.
High-speed diesel is particularly important for goods movement, buses, agricultural machinery and other commercial uses. A 100-litre diesel purchase at the revised price costs Rs39,494, which is Rs91 less than under the previous rate.
The changes do not mean transport fares or retail goods prices will automatically move by the same proportion. The effect on operating costs varies by vehicle, fuel consumption, route and other expenses. Any decision by transport providers to revise fares would be separate from the petroleum price notification.
Pakistan’s domestic fuel prices are influenced by the international oil market, exchange-rate movements, taxes and other pricing components. However, the government’s announcement of the latest rates does not, by itself, establish how much each factor contributed to this particular adjustment.
The new petrol price is slightly higher than the diesel rate, with a difference of Rs1.71 per litre. Both remain close to Rs395–397 per litre, making even relatively small changes relevant for households and commercial users managing regular fuel purchases.
The Petroleum Division announced the revision on October 7 for implementation the following day. Consumers should use the notified figures for transactions from October 8 rather than relying on older price lists or unverified social-media posts.
The government has not, in the cited announcement, set out any additional changes to other petroleum products. The confirmed figures in this report relate specifically to petrol and high-speed diesel.