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

Fuel prices — the full thread across outlets

HarZaviya summary · from 12 outlets

Most outlets led with the announcement that the federal government raised petrol and diesel prices, specifying the exact amounts of the increases — 39 paisas for petrol and Rs2.40 for high-speed diesel. Several also noted the effective date, August 25, and the source of the notification, such as the Petroleum Division or the Ministry of Energy. The framing was largely uniform, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context across the excerpts.

How 12 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

How it developed

22 articles · 12 outlets

Wed
No agreed figure

Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre

1 outlet

No agreed figure — 1 of 1 outlet published a number, and one outlet on its own is not a consensus.

  1. The Nation Diesel +Rs1.11 Petrol +Rs1.12

    Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1.

Tue
Rs343.10 +Rs1.12 for 26 Aug

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

11 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 11 outlets

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.

How 11 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Petrol Rs343.10 +Rs1.12 4 of 11 outlets published this figure — all four agreed

4 outlets of the 11 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 Rs371.80 +Rs1.11 2 of 11 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 11 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 +Rs1.11 Petrol +Rs1.12 Rs343.10

    Petrol price up by Rs1.12, HSD’s by Rs1.11

    ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday notified increase in ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.12 per litre and Rs1.11 per litre, respectively, for next two days i.e. August 26-27, amid rising international oil prices. Under the revised rates, petrol will be available at Rs343.10 per litre instead of Rs341.98 per litre, while HSD has been priced ...

  2. Dunya News 74% identical Diesel +Rs1.11 Petrol +Rs1.12

    Govt increases petrol, diesel prices for next two days

    Price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, and diesel by Rs1.11 per litre

  3. Hum News English 88% identical Diesel +Rs1.11 Petrol +Rs1.12

    Petrol, diesel prices hiked as govt announces fresh rates

    WEB DESK: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) after the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issued its revised notification on Tuesday. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, while the price of HSD has gone up by Rs1.11 per litre. Following the increase, petrol will now be available at Rs34...

  4. Minute Mirror 69% identical

    Petrol and diesel prices increased again in Pakist...

    The government has increased the prices of petroleum products once again announcing new rates for petrol and high-speed diesel.

  5. BOL News 68% identical Petrol +Rs1.12

    Government increases petrol and diesel prices

    Price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per liter. The post Government increases petrol and diesel prices appeared first on BOL News.

  6. Aaj News (English) 82% identical Diesel +Rs1.11 Rs371.80 Petrol +Rs1.12 Rs343.10

    Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11

    The federal government on Tuesday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), raising petrol by Rs1.12 per litre and diesel by Rs1.11 for Wednesday, August 26. Following the latest adjustment, petrol will cost Rs343.10 per litre, up from Rs341.98, while diesel will be sold at Rs371.80 per litre, compared with Rs370.69 previously. The new prices follow the latest review of petrol...

  7. Pakistan Observer 81% identical

    Petrol crosses Rs343 in Pakistan as OGRA announces Fresh Fuel Surge

    ISLAMABAD – Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices go up again, with consumers forced to pay more under daily petroleum…

  8. ProPakistani 73% identical

    Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased Again in Pakistan

    The federal government has decided to increase the prices of motor spirit (MS) petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the… Read More The post Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased Again in Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani.

  9. Daily Pakistan (English) 86% identical Petrol +Rs1.12 Rs343.10

    Petrol Price in Pakistan reaches Rs343.10 after another hike

    Pakistani authorties increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), for August 26, 2026. A notification shared by Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) said Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices under the federal government’s revised petroleum pricing mechanism. The price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, taking […] The post Petrol Pr...

  10. 24 News HD 68% identical Diesel +Rs1.00 approximate

    Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over Re1 per litre

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1.

  11. The Express Tribune 78% identical Diesel +Rs1.11 Rs371.80 Petrol +Rs1.12 Rs343.10

    Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.12, HSD by Rs1.11 per litre till Aug 27

    Petrol price rises to Rs343.10 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs371.80

Mon
Rs341.98 +Rs0.39 for 25 Aug

Government increases petrol and diesel prices effective August 25

8 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 8 outlets

Most outlets led with the announcement that the federal government raised petrol and diesel prices, specifying the exact amounts of the increases — 39 paisas per litre for petrol and Rs2.40 per litre for high-speed diesel — and the effective date of August 25. A few also noted the source of the notification, such as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority or the Ministry of Energy. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with no significant variation in emphasis or detail.

How 8 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.

Petrol Rs341.98 +Rs0.39 4 of 8 outlets published this figure — all four agreed

4 outlets of the 8 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 Rs370.69 +Rs2.40 2 of 8 outlets published this figure — both agreed

2 outlets of the 8 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 +Rs2.40 Rs370.69 Petrol Rs341.98

    Petrol price hiked by 39 paise, HSD’s by Rs2.40

    ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 39 paise and Rs2.40 per litre, respectively, amid rising international oil prices effective from August 25. Under the revised rates, petrol will cost Rs341.98 per litre, while HSD will be priced at Rs370.69 per litre. The authority has been publishing daily petroleum prices on its websi...

  2. Dunya News 70% identical Diesel +Rs2.40 Petrol +Rs0.39

    Govt increases petrol, diesel prices for August 25

    The price of petrol has been raised by Re0.39 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs2.40 per litre

  3. 24 News HD 70% identical

    Govt raises petrol and diesel prices

    The federal government on Monday further increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.

  4. Aaj News (English) 84% identical Diesel +Rs2.40 Petrol +Rs0.39

    Government raises petrol, diesel prices again

    The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.39 and Rs2.40 per litre, effective from Tuesday, August 25. 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 pricing mechanism. The price of petrol has b...

  5. BOL News 71% identical

    Federal government raises petrol and diesel prices

    Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has issued notification regarding revised prices. The post Federal government raises petrol and diesel prices appeared first on BOL News.

  6. Daily Pakistan (English) 75% identical Petrol Rs341.98

    Petrol Price nears Rs342, Diesel crosses Rs370 in Pakistan amid another hike

    Pakistani motorists are facing another fuel price shock as the government pushed up petrol and diesel rates from August 25, adding fresh pressure on household and transport expenses. In latest update, OGRA said petrol has been increased by 39 paisas per litre, taking the new price to Rs341.98 per litre. Diesel has seen a much […] The post Petrol Price nears Rs342, Diesel crosses Rs370 in Pakist...

  7. Pakistan Observer 73% identical Petrol Rs341.98

    Petrol, Diesel Prices Go Up Further in Pakistan; check new rates here

    Petrol and diesel prices climbed further in Pakistan for August 25, with petrol reaching Rs341.98 per litre and diesel rising…

  8. The Express Tribune 81% identical Diesel +Rs2.40 Rs370.69 Petrol Rs341.98

    Govt raises petrol price by 39 paisas, HSD by Rs2.40 per litre for Aug 25

    Petrol price rises to Rs341.98 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs370.69

22 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments, 24 Aug–26 Aug 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?