Govt increases petrol price by Rs 5.58, diesel by Rs 4.18 per litre
At a glance
- Petrol price increased to Rs 364.35 per litre.
- High-speed diesel price is now Rs 385.95 per litre.
- The new prices are effective for one day from September 9, 2026.
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The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 5.58 and high-speed diesel by Rs 4.18 per litre. The new prices, effective September 9, 2026, are Rs 364.35 for petrol and Rs 385.95 for diesel. A notification specified that these prices are for a duration of one day, as part of the daily pricing mechanism to reflect international market changes.
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A government notification has clarified that the new fuel prices, effective September 9, are for a duration of one day, in line with the daily pricing mechanism.
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A notification issued by the federal government has clarified that the latest increase in petroleum prices, effective September 9, 2026, will be for a duration of one day. This is in line with the daily pricing mechanism managed by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to align domestic rates with international market fluctuations.
The recent government-mandated increase in petrol and diesel prices has reportedly contributed to a downturn in financial markets, adding to investor concerns amid public frustration over rising fuel costs.
The latest increase in petrol and diesel prices has reportedly led to a subsequent rise in transport fares, adding to public pressure. Reports from various cities indicate public anger and frustration over the continuous surge in fuel costs. Separately, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman also reacted to the price hike, criticising the move.
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پٹرول 5.58، ڈیزل 4.18 روپے لٹر مہنگا
اسلام آباد (اپنے رپورٹر سے) وفاقی حکومت نے پٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں اضافے کا نوٹیفکیشن جاری کر دیا۔
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs5.58, HSD by Rs4.18
Pakistan fuel prices, 2026 Official ex-depot prices (PKR/litre) — OGRA & Ministry of Energy notifications Petrol (MS-92) Diesel (HSD) Pre-crisis baseline Source: OGRA / Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division); Dawn.com · .fpw-root { --fpw-navy: #0a22
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Petrol price rises further by Rs5.58, diesel by Rs4.18 per litre
The government further increased the price of petrol by Rs5.58 per litre and the high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs4.18 per litre, effective from Wednesday, September 9, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum D
پیٹرول کی اونچی اڑان، آج مزید 5 روپے 58 پیسے فی لیٹر مہنگا ہوگیا
پیٹرول کی قیمت کی اونچی اڑان جاری ہے، آج ملک میں فی لیٹر پیٹرول 5 روپے 58 پیسے مہنگا کردیا گیا۔
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