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Government increases petrol and diesel prices for three days

Petrol, per litre · as outlets reported it Pick a day to open its coverage below
Rs341.59 +Rs3.81

Latest · 21 Aug · 2 of 7 outlets published it

18 Aug · Rs331.20 · 3 outlets published this figure 19 Aug · Rs334.54 · 2 outlets published this figure 21 Aug · Rs341.59 · 2 outlets published this figure
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21 Aug · Rs341.59 · +Rs3.81 · 7 of 10 outlets

motor spirit, ex-depot. A figure appears only where at least two outlets published the same rate — one outlet's number is that outlet's claim, not a consensus.

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Petrol, per litre by day, with how many outlets published each figure.
Date Petrol Change Published it Covered the day
21 Aug 2026 Rs341.59 +Rs3.81 2 of 2 7
20 Aug 2026 no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one 6
19 Aug 2026 Rs334.54 +Rs3.34 2 of 2 7
18 Aug 2026 Rs331.20 +Rs5.77 3 of 3 5
17 Aug 2026 no agreed figure — fewer than two outlets published one 5

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Fuel prices — the full thread across outlets

HarZaviya summary · from 7 outlets

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.

How 7 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

How it developed

39 articles · 10 outlets

Fri
Rs341.59 +Rs3.81

Government increases petrol and diesel prices for three days

7 outlets
Petrol Rs341.59 +Rs3.81 2 of 7 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 7 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Diesel Rs368.29 +Rs3.59 2 of 7 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 7 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Daily Times Diesel +Rs3.59 Rs368.29 Petrol +Rs3.81 Rs341.59

    Govt hikes petrol price by Rs 3.81, diesel by Rs 3.59 a litre

    The government on Friday raised the price of petrol by Rs 3.81 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 3.59. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs 341.59 per litre while HSD will cost Rs 368.29 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs 114 per litre in taxes and duties […]

  2. Business Recorder 77% identical Diesel +Rs3.59 Rs368.29 Petrol +Rs3.81

    Petrol price up by Rs3.81, HSD’s by Rs3.59

    ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has announced hike in prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) for next three days i.e. August 22 to 24, alongside Rs1.34 per litre increase in dealer margins for both fuels. With this revision, the price of HSD has been increased by Rs3.59 per litre, bringing the new rate up from Rs364.70 to Rs368.29 per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol has been hiked...

  3. Dunya News 79% identical Diesel +Rs3.59 Petrol +Rs3.81

    Petrol, diesel prices increased again

    According to a notification issued by the government, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 3.81 per litre, while diesel has become costlier by Rs 3.59 per litre.

  4. The Nation 72% identical

    Petrol, diesel prices increased for August 22-24

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), with the revised rates coming into effect from August 22 and remaining applicable through August 24.

  5. 24 News HD 82% identical Diesel +Rs3.59 Petrol +Rs3.81

    Petrol price jumps Rs3.81, diesel up by Rs3.59 per litre

    The federal government on Friday increased the price of petrol by Rs3.

  6. Aaj News (English) 83% identical Diesel +Rs3.59 Petrol +Rs3.81

    Government raises petrol, diesel prices again

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.81 and Rs3.59 per litre, respectively, for the next three days, effective from Saturday, August 22. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s pric...

  7. Dawn 97% identical Diesel +Rs3.59 Rs368.29 Petrol +Rs3.81 Rs341.59

    Govt hikes petrol price by Rs3.81, high-speed diesel by Rs3.59

    The government on Friday raised the price of petrol by Rs3.81 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.59. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs341.59 per litre while HSD will cost Rs368.29 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new pri...

Thu
+Rs0.27 for 21 Aug

Government increases petrol and diesel prices

6 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 6 outlets

Most outlets reported the price hikes for petrol and high-speed diesel, with the exact amounts and effective dates mentioned in the excerpts. BOL News and Business Recorder provided the specific figures for both fuels, while Aaj News and Dawn also included the revised retail prices for petrol and HSD. All excerpts cited the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division as the source of the notification.

How 6 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Petrol +Rs0.27 2 of 6 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 6 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. The Express Tribune Diesel +Rs3.59 Rs368.29 Differs from Rs364.70 Petrol +Rs3.81 Rs341.59

    Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.81, HSD by Rs3.59 till August 24

    Petrol price increased to Rs341.59, diesel to Rs368.29 per litre for the next three days

  2. Business Recorder 73% identical Diesel +Rs1.64 Rs364.70

    Petrol price up by 27 paise, HSD’s by Rs1.64

    ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has announced nominal increase in prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) for August 21. The adjustment comes as the Petroleum Levy (PL) on both products reaches the maximum limit of Rs80 per litre. With the latest revision, HSD price has been increased by Rs1.64 per litre, bringing the new rate up from Rs363.06 to Rs364.70 per litre. Petrol price also saw...

  3. Daily Times 74% identical Diesel +Rs1.64 Petrol +Rs0.27

    Govt raises diesel price by Rs 1.64, petrol’s by Rs 0.27 a litre

    The federal government increased the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 1.64 per litre and petrol by Rs 0.27 per litre, effective Friday, August 21. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under […]

  4. Dawn 78% identical Diesel +Rs1.64 Rs364.70 Petrol +Rs0.27 Rs337.78

    Govt hikes petrol price by Rs0.27, high-speed diesel by Rs1.64

    The government on Thursday raised the price of petrol by Rs0.27 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs337.78 per litre while HSD will cost Rs364.70 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new p...

  5. Aaj News (English) 72% identical

    Government raises petrol, diesel prices

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), with the revised rates for Friday, August 21. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. Petrol has been increased by 27 paise per litre, taking i...

  6. BOL News 65% identical Diesel +Rs1.64

    Federal govt increases petrol and diesel prices

    Price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs. 1.64 per liter. The post Federal govt increases petrol and diesel prices appeared first on BOL News.

Wed
No agreed figure

Government adjusts fuel prices, cutting diesel by Rs32.63 and raising petrol by Rs2.97

9 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 9 outlets

Most outlets led with the significant reduction in diesel prices, highlighting the Rs32.63 per litre cut and the new price of Rs363.06 per litre. Several also noted the concurrent petrol price increase of Rs2.97, though some framed the diesel cut as the primary focus. A few outlets, like The Express Tribune, provided slightly different figures for the petrol and diesel prices, but the core emphasis on the diesel reduction remained consistent across the coverage.

How 9 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

No agreed figure — 2 of 9 outlets published a number, and one outlet on its own is not a consensus.

  1. The Express Tribune Diesel +Rs1.64 Rs364.70 Petrol Rs337.78

    Govt increases petrol by 27 paisas, HSD by Rs1.64 for Aug 21

    Petrol now costs Rs337.78 while HSD costs Rs364.70

  2. Daily Times 77% identical Petrol +Rs2.97

    Govt cuts diesel price by over Rs 32 a litre, hikes petrol’s by Rs 2.97

    The government on Wednesday announced a sharp reduction of Rs 32.63 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), while petrol became costlier by Rs 2.97 per litre with effect from August 20, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the price of HSD has been reduced […]

  3. Business Recorder 71% identical Petrol +Rs2.97

    Petrol price up by Rs2.97: Major cut in diesel price announced

    ISLAMABAD: Following a meeting with local refineries, the Petroleum Division has announced a major adjustment in High Speed Diesel (HSD) prices effective from August 20. The fuel saw a sharp drop of 8.1 percent, providing significant financial relief to transporters and farmers. With this revision, HSD prices fell by Rs32.63 per litre, bringing the new rate from Rs395.69 to Rs363.06 per litre. ...

  4. Dunya News 77% identical Petrol +Rs2.97 Rs337.51 Differs from Rs337.78

    Petrol price rises by Rs2.97, diesel slashed by Rs32.63

    Following the revision, petrol will be available at Rs337.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre

  5. BOL News 69% identical Petrol +Rs2.97

    Govt raises petrol price, reduces diesel rates

    Price of petrol has been raised by Rs. 2.97 per liter. The post Govt raises petrol price, reduces diesel rates appeared first on BOL News.

  6. Dawn 76% identical Petrol +Rs2.97 Rs337.51 Differs from Rs337.78

    Diesel price nose-dives by Rs32.63, petrol registers Rs2.97 increase

    The government on Wednesday cut the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs32.63 per litre following “successful” talks with petroleum refineries, and raised that of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs337.51 per litre while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre ...

  7. 24 News HD 74% identical Petrol +Rs2.97

    Petrol price raised by Rs2.97, diesel slashed by Rs32.63 per litre

    The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs2.

  8. Aaj News (English) 73% identical

    Diesel price slashed by Rs32.63 per litre

    The federal government on Wednesday announced a major reduction of Rs32.63 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), while petrol became Rs2.97 per litre more expensive. Following the latest adjustment, the new prices of both petroleum products will take effect from Wednesday. The government’s decision came hours after Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said diesel prices were expect...

  9. Pakistan Observer 71% identical

    Diesel gets Rs32.63 Cut, New Price falls to Rs363.06 Per Litre

    ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities announced massive Rs32.63 per litre cut in High Speed Diesel (HSD) while increasing the price of…

Tue
Rs334.54 +Rs3.34 for 19 Aug

Government increases petrol and diesel prices effective August 19

7 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 7 outlets

Most outlets reported the price hikes for petrol and diesel, specifying the amounts (Rs3.34 and Rs5.27 per litre, respectively) and the effective date, August 19. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder noted the new prices (Rs334.54 for petrol and Rs395.69 for diesel), while Aaj News (English) and BOL News provided similar details in more concise formats. The framing was largely uniform, with all excerpts focusing on the price adjustments and dates.

How 7 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Petrol Rs334.54 +Rs3.34 2 of 7 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 7 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Diesel Rs395.69 +Rs5.27 2 of 7 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 7 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Dunya News Petrol +Rs3.34

    Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.34, diesel by Rs5.27 per litre

    The government has also increased the price of kerosene oil by Rs4.22 per litre, taking it to Rs300.85 per litre

  2. Daily Times 73% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Petrol +Rs3.34

    Govt hikes oil prices for second straight day as hopes for Iran deal fade

    The federal government increased the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 5.27 per litre and petrol by Rs 3.34 per litre, effective Wednesday, August 19. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under […]

  3. Business Recorder 69% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Rs395.69 Petrol +Rs3.34 Rs334.54

    Petrol price up by Rs3.34, HSD’s by Rs5.27

    ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has announced back to back upward revision in ex-depot fuel prices, effective from August 19. The rate of petrol has been increased by Rs3.34 per litre, rising from Rs331.20 to Rs334.54 per litre. Meanwhile, the High-Speed Diesel (HSD) has also been increased by Rs5.27 per litre, rising from Rs390.42 to Rs395.69 per litre. On August 18, petrol price increased b...

  4. BOL News 82% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Petrol +Rs3.34

    Federal govt raises petrol and diesel prices

    Petrol prices have been increased by Rs3.34 per liter, while diesel prices have risen by Rs5.27 per liter. The post Federal govt raises petrol and diesel prices appeared first on BOL News.

  5. Aaj News (English) 81% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Rs395.69 Petrol +Rs3.34 Rs334.54

    Petrol price rises by Rs3.34, diesel by Rs5.27

    The federal government on Tuesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), raising petrol by Rs3.34 per litre and diesel by Rs5.27 for Tuesday, August 18. Following the latest adjustment, petrol will cost Rs334.54 per litre, up from Rs331.20, while diesel will be sold at Rs395.69 per litre, compared with Rs390.42 previously. The new prices follow the latest review of petroleu...

  6. 24 News HD 87% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Petrol +Rs3.34

    Petrol price raised by Rs3.34, diesel by Rs5.27 per litre

    The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs3.

  7. The Express Tribune 81% identical Diesel +Rs5.27 Rs395.69 Petrol +Rs3.34 Rs334.54

    Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.34, high-speed diesel by Rs5.27 for Aug 19

    Petrol now costs Rs334.54 while HSD costs Rs395.69

Mon
Rs331.20 +Rs5.77 for 18 Aug

Government raises petrol and diesel prices on August 18

5 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 5 outlets

All outlets reported the increase in petrol and diesel prices, with most leading with the exact amounts — Rs5.77 for petrol and Rs6.47 for high-speed diesel — and the new prices per litre. Most also specified the effective date as August 18. The framing was largely uniform, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context provided by the excerpts.

How 5 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Diesel Rs390.42 +Rs6.47 2 of 5 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 5 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

Petrol Rs331.20 +Rs5.77 3 of 5 outlets published this figure — all three agreed

3 outlets of the 5 covering this published a figure, and they all reported the same number. The others did not give one.

Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source.

  1. Business Recorder Diesel +Rs6.47 Petrol +Rs5.77

    Govt increases diesel price by Rs6.47, petrol's by Rs5.77 per litre

    The federal government raised the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs6.47 per litre, and the Motor Spirit (petrol) by Rs5.77 per litre for Tuesday, August 18. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing mechani...

  2. BOL News 78% identical Petrol +Rs5.77 Rs331.20

    Federal govt raises petrol, diesel prices

    The price of petrol has been increased by Rs5.77 per liter, taking the new price to Rs331.20 per liter. The post Federal govt raises petrol, diesel prices appeared first on BOL News.

  3. 24 News HD 82% identical Diesel +Rs6.47 Petrol +Rs5.77

    Petrol price increased by by Rs5.77, diesel by Rs6.47 per litre

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5.

  4. Aaj News (English) 89% identical Diesel +Rs6.47 Rs390.42 Petrol +Rs5.77 Rs331.20

    Petrol price rises by Rs5.77, diesel by Rs6.47

    The federal government on Monday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), raising petrol by Rs5.77 per litre and diesel by Rs6.47 for Tuesday, August 18. Following the latest adjustment, petrol will cost Rs331.20 per litre, up from Rs325.43, while diesel will be sold at Rs390.42 per litre, compared with Rs383.95 previously. The new prices follow the latest review of petroleum...

  5. The Express Tribune 84% identical Diesel Rs390.42 Petrol +Rs5.77 Rs331.20

    Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by 6.47 for Aug 18

    Petrol now costs Rs331.2 while HSD costs Rs390.42

39 articles from 10 outlets over 5 developments, 17 Aug–22 Aug 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?