Islamabad, March 21, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a massive increase in fuel prices that could have pushed petrol close to Rs400 per litre, deciding instead to keep the rate unchanged at Rs321.17 per litre to provide relief ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Pakistan petrol price monitoring committee reviews national fuel stocks
Islamabad, March 14, 2026 – The government’s Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices held a virtual meeting on Saturday to review the country’s petroleum product stocks and assess global oil market developments amid rising regional tensions.
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Petroleum dealers demand higher margins amid fuel price surge in Pakistan
Karachi – The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded an increase in their profit margins to 8% per litre of petroleum products following last week’s sharp Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices. The association has given the government a March 26, 2026 deadline to address their request.
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Pakistan holds petroleum prices unchanged amid arrival of oil ships
Islamabad, March 13, 2026 – The government of Pakistan has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged following the arrival of international oil shipments at the country’s ports, providing temporary relief to consumers despite rising global oil prices.
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Pakistan to review petroleum prices weekly amid Middle East tensions
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has decided to review petroleum prices on a weekly basis in response to rising volatility in global oil markets triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
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Punjab closes schools and colleges until March 31 amid fuel price hike
Lahore, March 9, 2026 – The Punjab government on Monday announced the closure of all educational institutions in the province from March 10 to March 31, as part of measures to address the economic pressures caused by rising petroleum prices.
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Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices by Rs55 per liter
Karachi: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, raising both petrol and diesel by Rs55 per liter.
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Pakistan hikes petroleum prices sharply amid rising Gulf tensions
Islamabad, February 28, 2026: The government of Pakistan late Saturday night announced a significant increase in petroleum prices for the first fortnight of March 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Gulf region and the risk of a surge in international oil prices.
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Pakistan set to hike petroleum prices for early March 2026
Karachi, February 28, 2026 – Pakistan is likely to increase petroleum prices from March 1, driven by rising international fuel rates, sources reported on Friday. Petrol prices may climb by Rs4.58 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see a rise of Rs4.73 per litre.
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Government must reverse fuel price hike to ease Ramazan inflation: BMPP General Secretary
Karachi, February 16, 2026 — Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) has urged the government to immediately roll back the increase in petroleum product prices imposed from February 16, warning that the decision will further burden the public and businesses during the holy month of Ramazan.
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