ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan has again increased petrol prices on October 6, following a rise announced three days earlier. The latest revision saw petrol go up by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre, while high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment came after the October 3 increase when petrol was Rs392.76 and diesel was Rs399.64. The new rates supersede those previous figures for the October 6 pricing period.
The October 3 revision saw petrol rise by Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, with high-speed diesel increasing by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. According to the Petroleum Division, this change was linked to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other pricing factors, including benchmark rates, premiums, and associated costs. Pakistan’s fuel pricing also incorporates taxes and duties on petroleum products, with the federal government currently collecting Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on high-speed diesel.
The adjustment on October 6 caused diesel prices to move in a different direction while petrol continued its upward trend. Petrol increased by another Rs0.88 from the October 3 level. Conversely, diesel experienced a decline of Rs1.88 after its smaller increase three days prior. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, whereas high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. This latest revision has widened the price gap between these two main transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Due to Daily Updates
Pakistan transitioned to a daily fuel pricing system in July, moving away from weekly revisions used earlier this year. This approach enables domestic prices to respond more swiftly to international market fluctuations, resulting in fuel prices that can change daily. During this process, petrol and diesel may even shift in opposite directions within the same review period, as demonstrated clearly on October 6. Petrol saw an increase, while diesel declined. The Petroleum Division continues to publish the revised rates for each pricing period.
Despite recent increases, fuel prices are still significantly below their peak levels of 2026. On April 3, petrol hit Rs458.41 per litre, and high-speed diesel reached Rs520.35 per litre. In early March, petrol was close to Rs266 per litre, and diesel was near Rs281. The prices on October 6 show petrol is Rs64.77 below its April high, while diesel is Rs122.59 lower than its peak. These figures highlight a substantial decline from earlier this year.
Petrol and Diesel Play Vital Roles in Pakistan’s Transport Sector
Petrol is the primary fuel for cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws across Pakistan. High-speed diesel, on the other hand, is predominantly used by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. As a result, these fuels impact different segments of the transport and energy sectors. Their prices are also crucial for consumers and businesses because fuel expenses directly influence daily operational costs. The federal government maintains duties and taxes on both products as part of the national petroleum pricing framework.
On October 6, petrol is priced at Rs393.64 per litre, and high-speed diesel at Rs397.76 per litre. These rates replace the previous rates of Rs392.76 and Rs399.64 from October 3. The recent change adds Rs0.88 to petrol and reduces diesel by Rs1.88. It also continues the trend of frequent adjustments under the daily pricing system. The October 3 increase serves as the baseline for the latest movement, with the October 6 revision establishing the current retail rates.