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Govt raises petrol price to Rs 392.76, diesel to Rs 399.64

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At a glance

  • Petrol price increased by Rs 2.10 to Rs 392.76 per litre.
  • High-speed diesel price increased by Re 0.30 to Rs 399.64 per litre.
  • New prices are effective from October 3 to October 5, 2026.

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The government has announced another fuel price hike, the second in two days, citing international market fluctuations. The new price for petrol is Rs 392.76 and for high-speed diesel is Rs 399.64. This follows a policy of frequent price adjustments. Amid rising fuel costs, the government has also implemented austerity measures, such as early market closures and reduced fuel allocations for official vehicles.

Latest development

The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 2.10 to Rs 392.76 per litre and high-speed diesel by Re 0.30 to Rs 399.64 per litre, effective from October 3 to October 5.

Responses

  1. The 50% fuel cut for official vehicles is a necessary step towards austerity. Perhaps this could also encourage a shift towards more efficient public transport options for government business where feasible.

  2. The daily price adjustments make it very difficult for families to budget for transport costs. It’s good to see the relief scheme is underway, and I hope it reaches the intended motorcycle and small car users effectively.

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Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.10, HSD by Re0.30 per litre

The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs2.10 per litre to Rs392.76 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.30 to Rs399.64 per litre from October 3 to 5, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of

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