Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan today

Petrol, per litre — every reported figure

High-speed diesel, per litre — every reported figure

The coverage, story by story

Each entry is one clustered beat — the same figures, with every outlet's own headline beside our summary of how they covered it.

1. 24 Oct 2026

   17 outlets · 5 developments

   Government increases diesel price by Rs1.91 per litre, petrol remains unchanged

   Most outlets reported the government's decision to raise the price of high-speed diesel by Rs1.91 per litre while keeping petrol prices unchanged. Several also included the effective duration of the change (next three days) and the new diesel price (crossing Rs393). Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Observer provided more specific figures and dates, while Dawn included a reference to historical price data and official sources. All excerpts framed the information factually, with no additional context or emphasis beyond the price change.

2. 17 Oct 2026

   16 outlets · 5 developments

   Government reduces petrol price by Rs3.93, high-speed diesel remains unchanged

   Most outlets reported the reduction in petrol price by Rs3.93 per litre, with the new price set at Rs386.30, and noted that high-speed diesel remained at Rs396.96. The timing of the price change, typically effective from October 17 or 19, was mentioned in several excerpts. Some outlets, such as *Daily Pakistan*, added context about the broader fuel price trend, noting that prices remain close to the Rs400 mark. Others, like *Pakistan Observer*, framed the change as a relief measure for the public. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with minor variations in emphasis, such as the mention of "weekend cut" in *Daily Pakistan* or the use of "passes on relief for masses" in *Pakistan Observer*.

3. 10 Oct 2026

   18 outlets · 6 developments

   Government adjusts petrol and diesel prices for three days

   Most outlets reported the government's decision to cut petrol prices by 66 paisas and raise diesel prices by 52 paisas per litre, effective from October 10 to 12. While the majority framed the change as a minor relief for petrol consumers and a cost increase for diesel users, some, like Daily Pakistan, explicitly highlighted the contrasting impact on the two fuels. The Nation and Business Recorder also noted the effective dates and the revised prices, with the latter specifying the new rates and the date as October 10, 2026.

4. 3 Oct 2026

   17 outlets · 6 developments

   Government raises petrol and diesel prices for three days

   Most outlets led with the exact amount of the price increases — Rs2.10 per litre for petrol and 30 paisa for high-speed diesel — and the effective period (October 3–5). Many also included the updated prices per litre. A few, like *Daily Pakistan (English)* and *Pakistan Observer*, framed the increase as part of a broader trend of "back-to-back hikes" or "another hit," but the majority presented the information in a straightforward, factual manner. *Dawn* and *Business Recorder* included the regulatory body (OGRA) in their framing, while *ARY News (English)* focused on the notification being issued. Overall, the coverage was largely consistent in reporting the key figures and timing.

5. 26 Sep 2026

   16 outlets · 6 developments

   Government adjusts petrol and diesel prices for three days in September 2026

   Most outlets led with the increase in petrol prices by Rs2.02 per litre and the reduction in diesel prices by Rs3.59 per litre, effective from September 26 to 28. Several also included the updated prices — petrol at Rs391.30 and diesel at Rs408.53 — and noted the short duration of the adjustment. The Nation and Associated Press of Pakistan specifically attributed the decision to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), while others used more general references like “the federal government.” Some outlets, such as Daily Pakistan (English), briefly highlighted the impact on consumers, but most coverage remained neutral and factual, focusing on the price changes and their effective dates.

6. 19 Sep 2026

   17 outlets · 5 developments

   Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days

   Most outlets reported the reduction in petrol and diesel prices, specifying the amount of the cut and the effective dates. Many also included the new prices per litre. Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Observer uniquely contextualised the price cut in relation to recent price hikes and international fuel market trends. A few outlets, such as Profit, briefly mentioned the easing of international oil prices as a contributing factor. The framing was largely consistent across the cluster, with slight variations in emphasis on context and international factors.

7. 12 Sep 2026

   18 outlets · 5 developments

   Government increases petrol and diesel prices for fifth consecutive day

   Most outlets reported the petrol and diesel price hikes, noting the new rates of Rs375.82 and above Rs400 per litre, respectively. Several also highlighted that this marked the fifth straight day of increases, while a few, such as the Express Tribune and Business Recorder, provided the exact amounts of the hikes (Rs5.02 and Rs5.28 per litre) and the duration (Sept 12–14). Some, like Daily Pakistan and Minute Mirror, mentioned the broader economic impact on consumers, while others, like BOL News, focused more on the price thresholds being crossed.

8. 5 Sep 2026

   17 outlets · 5 developments

   Government adjusts petrol and diesel prices for three-day period

   Most outlets reported the reduction in petrol price by Rs3.13 and the increase in HSD by Rs3.74 per litre, with the changes effective from September 5 to 7. Several also mentioned the new daily fuel pricing mechanism, as noted in The Nation. While the majority led with the price adjustments, BOL News and Aaj News added brief commentary on the potential impact on consumers. The framing remained largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the duration and mechanism of the price change.

9. 29 Aug 2026

   12 outlets · 2 developments

   Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days from August 29

   Most outlets reported the government’s reduction in petrol and diesel prices, specifying the amounts and the three-day duration from August 29 to 31. Daily Pakistan (English) stood out by framing the cut as offering only “peanuts relief” of 0.58 paisas, suggesting limited impact on consumers. Other outlets used neutral language, with some using terms like “slight reduction” or “minor cut,” but without explicit criticism. The new prices—Rs342.02 per litre for petrol and Rs371.44 for HSD—were consistently mentioned.

10. 26 Aug 2026

    12 outlets · 3 developments

    Government increases petrol and diesel prices for two days in August 2026

    Most outlets led with the amount of the price hike — petrol by Rs1.12 and diesel by Rs1.11 per litre — and the effective period, which was until August 27. Several also noted the new prices, with petrol reaching Rs343.10 per litre. A few outlets, such as Pakistan Observer and Express Tribune, included the updated price figures more prominently. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context.

11. 22 Aug 2026

    10 outlets · 5 developments

    Government increases petrol and diesel prices for three days

    Most outlets led with the exact amount of the price hikes — Rs3.81 per litre for petrol and Rs3.59 per litre for high-speed diesel — and the three-day effective period from August 22 to 24. The Nation and Aaj News (English) explicitly mentioned the duration of the price revision, while 24 News HD’s excerpt was cut off before specifying the period. All excerpts cited the federal government as the decision-maker and included the updated retail prices, though 24 News HD’s excerpt was incomplete.

12. 21 Aug 2026

    5 outlets · 3 developments

    Pakistan raises petrol and diesel prices effective August 21

    Most outlets reported the increase in petrol and diesel prices, with the new rates of Rs337.78 and Rs364.70 per litre effective August 21. Pakistan Observer and Dunya News explicitly included the new price figures in their headlines, while 24 News HD and Daily Times mentioned the increase more generally, with the latter also noting the Petroleum Division issued the notification.

13. 15 Aug 2026

    4 outlets

    Government maintains petrol and diesel prices for three days

    Most outlets reported that the government kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for three days, with a focus on the unchanged rates until Monday. The Nation and Dunya News both highlighted the decision to maintain current pricing, though Dunya News added a detail about dealers’ margin increasing and ending a planned strike, which was not mentioned in The Nation’s excerpt.

14. 14 Aug 2026

    12 outlets · 4 developments

    Government increases petrol and diesel prices on August 14

    Most outlets reported the government's decision to raise petrol and diesel prices, specifying the exact amounts: petrol increased by Rs0.45 per litre and diesel by Rs1.16 per litre. While the majority of headlines and excerpts focused on the price hikes and the effective date (August 14), some included additional details such as the new retail prices of petrol (e.g., Rs325.43 per litre) or the issuing authority (e.g., the Petroleum Division or OGRA). The framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context.

15. 8 Aug 2026

    12 outlets · 5 developments

    Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days

    Most outlets reported the government's reduction of petrol and diesel prices, specifying the amounts (Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre respectively) and the duration (three days). Several mentioned the new prices (Rs327.62 per litre for petrol and Rs380.86 per litre for HSD). A few, such as Pakistan Observer, described the price cut as providing "a microdose of relief," while others, like Business Recorder, noted the exact dates (August 8–10, 2026) and referenced the Ministry of Energy. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, with slight variations in emphasis on duration, effect, and official sources.

16. 1 Aug 2026

    11 outlets · 8 developments

    Federal government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three-day period

    Most outlets reported the federal government's reduction in petrol and diesel prices for a three-day period, specifying the cuts at 12 paisas for petrol and 66 paisas for diesel. The Nation and Daily Times both described the cuts as "slight" or "nominal," while The Express Tribune and Business Recorder provided exact revised prices (Rs336.03 per litre for petrol and Rs392.38 for HSD). Aaj News and 24 News HD framed the adjustments as part of the daily petroleum pricing mechanism. Business Recorder also noted the role of the Ministry of Energy and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority in the decision.

17. 23 Jul 2026

    2 outlets · 2 developments

    Government increases petrol and diesel prices by Rs6.39 and Rs7.83 per litre

    Most outlets reported the government's announcement of a petrol price increase of Rs6.39 per litre and diesel by Rs7.83 per litre, with the hikes taking effect from midnight. The Nation repeated the petrol increase in two separate headlines, while Dunya News added the updated retail price of petrol at Rs327.12 per litre. All excerpts focused on the price changes without additional commentary or context.