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Government Raises Fuel Prices for Fourth Consecutive Time

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At a glance

  • Petrol price increased by Rs3.50/litre, HSD by Rs5.37/litre.
  • This is the fourth consecutive fuel price hike by the government.
  • The increase is linked to international crude oil prices trading above $105 a barrel.

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The government has implemented a series of fuel price increases, citing rising international crude oil prices. The latest hike, the fourth in a row, has raised concerns among the business community about rising inflation and production costs. Taxes and levies reportedly constitute over Rs100 per litre on both petrol and diesel. Previously, the government had tasked the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) with implementing a daily pricing mechanism.

Latest development

The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs3.50 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs5.37 per litre, marking the fourth consecutive fuel price hike.

Latest updates

Reports on Friday, September 11, indicated a slightly higher increase for petrol than initially announced. The price of petrol was raised by Rs3.50 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel increased by Rs5.37 per litre as previously stated.

The latest fuel price hike has drawn a strong reaction from the business community, with traders and the industrial sector expressing alarm over the potential for surging inflation. According to reports, business leaders are concerned that the increased cost of fuel will drive up production costs, impacting the wider economy.

Sources and updates

Dawn News

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.05, diesel by Rs5.37

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

Business Recorder

Govt raises petrol price by Rs3.05, diesel by Rs5.37

The government further increased the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.37 per litre, effective from Friday, September 11, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive hike in petroleum prices. It was the fourth straight h

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