Analyst warns petrol price could surge to Rs 600 per litre

Analyst Javed Chaudhry has now suggested that the price of petrol could potentially rise to as high as Rs 600 per litre, according to available reports. This follows earlier predictions of the price reaching Rs 500 per litre.

Amid ongoing public concern over rising fuel costs, an analyst has warned that the price of petrol in Pakistan could potentially reach as high as Rs. 500 per litre in the coming days. The warning highlights the possible future impact of global oil prices on domestic fuel costs.

The price of petrol has surged by Rs 22 per litre in the last three days, adding to a series of recent fuel price hikes that have burdened the public.

This latest increase is part of a wider trend that has seen petrol prices jump by as much as Rs 25 per litre over the past 10 days. The hike on September 10 also marked the eighth consecutive price increase for high-speed diesel.

In the wake of the latest fuel price increase, reports indicate that the price of petrol has jumped by as much as Rs 25 per litre in the last 10 days. The continuous hikes are raising concerns about a subsequent increase in the cost of food, transport, and utility bills.

Meanwhile, the Jamaat-e-Islami is holding ongoing protests against the rising fuel prices. The public is also expressing worry over concurrent electricity and gas crises, adding to the financial strain.

A key meeting is scheduled to take place to address the rising petrol prices. In response to the continuous price hikes, some members of the public are reportedly turning to buses to save money. Reports also indicate that Pakistan now has the most expensive petrol in the South Asia region.

The government has implemented another increase in the prices of petroleum products, effective September 10. Available reports indicate this is the eighth consecutive price hike for high-speed diesel.

The government has announced another significant increase in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, effective September 10, 2026. The new per-litre rates have been officially notified, adding to the financial burden on the public already facing record-high fuel costs.

This latest price bombshell comes after a series of increases over the past two months, driven by heavy taxation and petroleum levies. The exact new prices have not yet been detailed in available reports.

According to the latest figures, the retail price of petrol has reached Rs. 367.75 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel is now Rs. 392.67 per litre. Documents show that the actual cost of one litre of petrol is Rs. 234.73, with consumers paying an additional Rs. 131.60 in various levies, taxes, and margins. Similarly, for high-speed diesel, an extra Rs. 122.55 per litre is being collected from consumers. Since September 7, the price of petrol has increased by Rs. 21.88 per litre, and diesel has gone up by Rs. 14.62 per litre.