Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has announced a fresh adjustment in fuel prices, increasing the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping the price of petrol unchanged for the next fortnight.
The revision, effective from September 16, 2025, follows the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s (OGRA) recommendations and takes into account global oil market fluctuations as well as exchange rate movements.
According to the Finance Division, the price of diesel has gone up by Rs2.78 per liter, taking the new rate to Rs272.77 from the previous Rs269.99. In contrast, the government opted to maintain the current petrol price at Rs264.61 per litre, offering some relief to private consumers who primarily rely on petrol for daily commuting.
Petrol remains the dominant fuel for small cars, rickshaws, motorcycles, and scooters—vehicles that are most widely used by middle and lower-middle income households. Any upward change in petrol prices directly affects household budgets, as transportation costs take a sizeable share of monthly income.
Diesel, on the other hand, has broader economic implications. It powers buses, trucks, agricultural machinery, and even trains. Economists often view diesel as an inflation-sensitive fuel since an increase in its cost quickly drives up the prices of essential commodities such as vegetables, fruits, and grains.
With petrol unchanged but diesel now costlier, analysts believe inflationary pressures may rise in coming weeks, particularly in the transport and agriculture sectors.