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Government reduces petrol price by Rs 2.27, diesel by Rs 3.56

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At a glance

  • Petrol price reduced by Rs 2.27 to Rs 389.03 per litre.
  • High-speed diesel price cut by Rs 3.56 to Rs 404.97 per litre.
  • New prices are effective for one day, September 29, 2026.

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Amid international oil price volatility linked to conflict in the Middle East, Pakistan's government has been adjusting fuel prices. Since July, prices have been set daily by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The government has also implemented austerity measures, including early market closures and reduced fuel for official vehicles, while also announcing a relief scheme for small vehicle users.

Latest development

The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs 2.27 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 3.56 per litre. The new prices, effective for September 29, are Rs 389.03 for petrol and Rs 404.97 for diesel.

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  1. The relief scheme for motorcycles and small cars is an interesting approach. It targets relief where it might be most needed. I hope the implementation is smooth and reaches the intended people effectively.

  2. Ye thori si kami fori taur par to achi hai, lekin OGRA ka rozana qeematain adjust karne ka system businesses ke liye planning mushkil bana deta hai. Budgeting par asar parta hai.

    1. Aap ki baat durust hai, lekin shayad daily pricing ka maqsad international market ke baray jhatkon se bachana hai. A kind of safeguard against sudden large increases.

  3. A welcome, if small, reduction. The article notes taxes are still Rs 114 per litre on petrol. It’s a reminder of how much of the final price is determined domestically, not just by global markets.

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Govt cuts petrol by Rs2.27, diesel by Rs3.56 per litre

Pakistan government reduced on Monday the price of petrol by Rs2.27 per litre to Rs389.03 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.56 to Rs404.97 per litre, effective for September 29, 2026. According to a Petroleum Division notification, the price of HSD

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