OGRA’s latest pricing notification reduces petrol’s customs duty to Rs20.56 per litre, lowering the ex-depot price to Rs376.06, while diesel becomes more expensive.
Islamabad, October 27, 2026: Pakistan has reduced customs duty on imported petrol by Rs5.71 per litre, bringing the charge down from Rs26.27 to Rs20.56 per litre, according to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
The reduction is reflected in OGRA’s petroleum pricing notification effective October 28, 2026, which shows a decline in petrol’s ex-depot price despite an increase in its international benchmark cost.
Under the revised pricing calculation, petrol’s ex-depot price has decreased by Rs3.19 per litre, falling from Rs379.25 to Rs376.06 per litre. The reduction in customs duty has helped offset higher import costs, providing some relief to consumers.
OGRA’s pricing document shows that the petrol cost at Karachi port increased from Rs241.40 to Rs244.73 per litre. However, customs duty declined from Rs26.27 to Rs20.56 per litre, while the exchange rate adjustment fell from Rs0.82 to zero.
The revised petrol price includes a petroleum levy of Rs80 per litre and a climate support levy of Rs5 per litre. Sales tax remains zero-rated, according to the notification.
Meanwhile, high-speed diesel (HSD) has become more expensive under the latest adjustment. Its ex-depot price increased by Rs2.25 per litre, rising from Rs395.82 to Rs398.07 per litre.
The diesel price calculation retains the petroleum levy of Rs80 per litre and the climate support levy of Rs5 per litre, while sales tax remains zero.
The latest adjustment reflects changes in international petroleum benchmarks, import costs and other components of Pakistan’s domestic fuel pricing formula.
While the reduction offers some relief to petrol consumers, the increase in diesel prices could add to transportation and freight costs, potentially putting further pressure on businesses and consumers.
The revised rates take effect on October 28, 2026, in line with OGRA’s latest notification.