Petrol climbs Rs45.52 per litre and HSD rises Rs30.80 as higher import costs push domestic fuel prices upwards.
ISLAMABAD: The government increased the price of petrol by Rs45.52 per litre and High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs30.80 per litre during September 2026, according to official petroleum pricing documents.
The price of petrol rose from Rs342.02 per litre on August 29, 2026, to Rs387.54 per litre effective September 30, 2026. Similarly, the price of HSD increased from Rs371.44 to Rs402.24 per litre during the same period.
The increases reflect changes in international petroleum prices, import costs and other components used to calculate domestic fuel prices.
Petrol and diesel prices in September
| Petroleum product | August 29, 2026 (Rs/litre) | September 30, 2026 (Rs/litre) | Increase (Rs/litre) |
| Petrol | 342.02 | 387.54 | 45.52 |
| High Speed Diesel | 371.44 | 402.24 | 30.80 |
According to the pricing documents, the import cost of petrol at Karachi Port increased from Rs210.40 to Rs251.23 per litre. The corresponding import cost for HSD rose from Rs248.95 to Rs279.55 per litre.
The documents show that the petroleum levy remained unchanged at Rs80 per litre for both petrol and HSD, while the climate support levy stood at Rs5 per litre. Both petroleum products were listed as exempt from sales tax.
The government’s petroleum pricing mechanism uses a seven-working-day rolling average of relevant international petroleum prices and exchange rates. The documents also state that the full impact of changes in daily international petroleum prices is passed on within seven working days.
The sharp increase in fuel prices is expected to raise the per-litre cost of petrol and diesel for consumers and businesses. Diesel is widely used for goods transport and other commercial activities, while petrol remains a major fuel for private vehicles and motorcycles.
Higher fuel costs can also affect transport fares, logistics expenses and the operating costs of businesses. Their impact on commodity prices and consumer costs, however, will depend on subsequent pricing decisions, transportation charges and broader market conditions.