Petrol rises to Rs391.30 per litre while high-speed diesel falls to Rs408.53 under Pakistan’s daily fuel pricing mechanism.
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs2.02 per litre for the next three days while reducing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.59 per litre, amid movements in international oil markets.
Under the revised rates effective from September 26 to 28, 2026, petrol will be sold at Rs391.30 per litre, up from Rs389.28, while HSD will be available at Rs408.53 per litre, down from Rs412.12.
The latest prices are part of the more frequent fuel-pricing framework under which the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) publishes updated petroleum prices. OGRA’s website currently lists September 2026 price publications and daily Platts data.
Revised petrol and diesel prices
The revised rates are:
| Petroleum product | Previous price | New price | Change |
| Petrol | Rs389.28/litre | Rs391.30/litre | +Rs2.02 |
| High-speed diesel | Rs412.12/litre | Rs408.53/litre | -Rs3.59 |
The changes mean petrol has become more expensive for consumers, while the price of HSD has been reduced.
The Petroleum Division’s pricing framework is based on international market movements, with the government using a seven-day rolling average for fuel-price calculations. The Petroleum Division has previously confirmed the seven-day rolling-average mechanism.
Daily pricing mechanism continues
The latest adjustment comes as Pakistan operates a more frequent petroleum-pricing mechanism designed to transmit changes in international oil prices to domestic consumers more quickly.
OGRA has been publishing petroleum price information and Platts reference data on its website as part of the revised pricing framework. Its September 2026 listings include daily Platts data and price publications.
Under the mechanism, prices are calculated using international petroleum market data rather than relying solely on the traditional fortnightly review cycle.
The shift allows domestic fuel prices to respond more rapidly to changes in global crude and refined-product markets.
Seven-day average used for fuel prices
The government has said the pricing mechanism uses a seven-day rolling average of international market prices.
The framework is intended to smooth the effect of individual daily movements in global oil prices while allowing domestic petroleum rates to adjust more frequently.
OGRA’s publication of daily Platts data provides a reference point for the international price component used in the calculation.
Friday prices remain effective over the weekend
Under the framework outlined by the government, petroleum prices notified on Friday remain unchanged on Saturday and Sunday.
This means the rates announced for September 26 will apply through the weekend and remain effective until September 28 under the latest notification.
The mechanism also provides for publication of relevant international price information, while changes in the petroleum levy remain subject to the applicable government approvals.
Global oil markets influence domestic rates
Pakistan’s petroleum prices remain closely linked to international oil prices because imported crude and petroleum products form an important component of the domestic fuel supply chain.
Movements in global oil markets can therefore affect the prices paid by consumers in Pakistan, while exchange-rate movements and applicable taxes and levies also influence the final domestic rate.
The latest adjustment reflects the government’s move towards more frequent pricing in response to international market conditions.
For consumers, petrol will cost Rs2.02 more per litre, while HSD users will see a reduction of Rs3.59 per litre under the rates applicable from September 26 to 28.