ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan increased petrol prices once again on October 6, following a prior hike announced three days earlier. The latest adjustment saw petrol rise by Rs0.88 to reach Rs393.64 per litre, while high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This move came after the October 3 price hike, which saw petrol at Rs392.76 and diesel at Rs399.64. The new rates replaced these levels for the October 6 pricing period.
The revision on October 3 pushed petrol up by Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, with high-speed diesel increasing by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. According to the Petroleum Division, the change was linked to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other relevant factors, including benchmark rates, premiums, and related costs. Pakistan’s fuel pricing system 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 altered the trend for diesel prices, which decreased after a smaller rise three days earlier, while petrol continued its upward movement. Petrol increased by another Rs0.88 from the October 3 level, whereas diesel fell by Rs1.88. Comparing with October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, while high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. As a result, the latest revision widened the price gap between these two key transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Due to Daily Adjustments
Pakistan adopted a daily fuel pricing system in July, replacing the weekly revisions used earlier this year. This approach allows domestic fuel prices to respond more swiftly to international market shifts, leading to price fluctuations on consecutive days. During the same review, petrol and diesel can move in opposite directions, a pattern clearly demonstrated by the October 6 decision—petrol increased while diesel decreased. The Petroleum Division continues to announce revised rates for each pricing period accordingly.
Despite recent hikes, fuel prices remain significantly below their peaks in 2026. On April 3, petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre, and high-speed diesel hit Rs520.35 per litre. Earlier this year, petrol traded near Rs266 per litre, with diesel close to Rs281. In comparison, by October 6, petrol was Rs64.77 below its April high, and diesel was Rs122.59 lower than its peak. These figures highlight a substantial decline from earlier levels.
Petrol and Diesel: Essential Fuels for Transport
In Pakistan, petrol is predominantly used by cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws, while high-speed diesel is mainly utilized by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. Consequently, these fuels impact different sectors within the transport and energy industries. Their prices are also crucial for consumers and businesses, as fuel costs directly influence daily operational expenses. The federal government maintains taxes and duties on both types of fuel as part of the national petroleum pricing framework.
For October 6, petrol is priced at Rs393.64 per litre, and high-speed diesel at Rs397.76 per litre. These rates replace the October 3 figures of Rs392.76 and Rs399.64, respectively. The latest adjustment adds Rs0.88 to petrol and reduces diesel by Rs1.88. This change continues the pattern of frequent updates under the daily pricing system. The October 3 increase serves as the baseline for the current movement, with the October 6 revision establishing the present retail rates.