--- title: "Government increases petrol and diesel prices for two days in August 2026" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4583-govt-increases-petrol-price-by-rs0-39-diesel-by-rs2-40-per site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government increases petrol and diesel prices for two days in August 2026 business · latest filing 26 Aug 2026, 5:53 PM PKT · 24–26 Aug 2026 · 22 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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. Full thread across outlets: [Fuel prices](https://harzaviya.com/fuel-prices) ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 26 Aug 2026 — Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11 per litre](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/petrol-price-rises-rs1-12-diesel-rs1-11-per-litre) · 26 Aug 2026, 5:53 PM PKT > The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1. ### 25 Aug 2026 — Government increases petrol and diesel prices for two days in August 2026 (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. - Petrol: Rs343.10 (+Rs1.12) for 26 Aug 2026 — 4 of 11 outlets published this figure — all four agreed - Diesel: Rs371.80 (+Rs1.11) for 26 Aug 2026 — 2 of 11 outlets published this figure — both agreed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **Business Recorder** — [Petrol price up by Rs1.12, HSD’s by Rs1.11](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436562/petrol-price-up-by-rs112-hsds-by-rs111) · 26 Aug 2026, 4:55 AM PKT > 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 ... - **Dunya News** — [Govt increases petrol, diesel prices for next two days](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/969712-govt-increases-petrol-diesel-prices-for-next-two-days) · 26 Aug 2026, 12:29 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, and diesel by Rs1.11 per litre - **Hum News English** — [Petrol, diesel prices hiked as govt announces fresh rates](https://humenglish.com/latest/petrol-diesel-prices-hiked-as-govt-announces-fresh-rates/) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:38 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Minute Mirror** — [Petrol and diesel prices increased again in Pakist...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/petrol-and-diesel-prices-increased-again-in-pakistan-new-rates-announced-618563/) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has increased the prices of petroleum products once again announcing new rates for petrol and high-speed diesel. - **BOL News** — [Government increases petrol and diesel prices](https://www.bolnews.com/business/government-increases-petrol-and-diesel-prices/) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:27 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Price of petrol has been increased by Rs1.12 per liter. The post Government increases petrol and diesel prices appeared first on BOL News. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Petrol price rises by Rs1.12, diesel by Rs1.11](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469475/petrol-price-rises-by-rs112-diesel-by-rs111) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:19 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Petrol crosses Rs343 in Pakistan as OGRA announces Fresh Fuel Surge](https://pakobserver.net/petrol-crosses-rs343-in-pakistan-as-ogra-announces-fresh-fuel-surge/) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:19 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices go up again, with consumers forced to pay more under daily petroleum… - **ProPakistani** — [Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased Again in Pakistan](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/25/petrol-and-diesel-prices-increased-again-in-pakistan/) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:16 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Petrol Price in Pakistan reaches Rs343.10 after another hike](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/25-Aug-2026/petrol-price-in-pakistan-reaches-rs343-10-after-another-hike) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:11 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **24 News HD** — [Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over Re1 per litre](https://www.24newshd.tv/25-Aug-2026/petrol-diesel-prices-hiked-re1-per-litre) · 25 Aug 2026, 11:04 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs1. - **The Express Tribune** — [Govt raises petrol price by Rs1.12, HSD by Rs1.11 per litre till Aug 27](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625832/govt-raises-petrol-price-by-rs112-hsd-by-rs111-per-litre-till-aug-27) · 25 Aug 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Petrol price rises to Rs343.10 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs371.80 ### 24 Aug 2026 — Government increases petrol and diesel prices effective August 25 (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. - Petrol: Rs341.98 (+Rs0.39) for 25 Aug 2026 — 4 of 8 outlets published this figure — all four agreed - Diesel: Rs370.69 (+Rs2.40) for 25 Aug 2026 — 2 of 8 outlets published this figure — both agreed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **Business Recorder** — [Petrol price hiked by 39 paise, HSD’s by Rs2.40](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436393/petrol-price-hiked-by-39-paise-hsds-by-rs240) · 25 Aug 2026, 4:49 AM PKT > 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... - **Dunya News** — [Govt increases petrol, diesel prices for August 25](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/969558-govt-increases-petrol-diesel-prices-for-august-25) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:55 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 - **24 News HD** — [Govt raises petrol and diesel prices](https://www.24newshd.tv/24-Aug-2026/govt-raises-petrol-diesel-prices) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:49 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government on Monday further increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Government raises petrol, diesel prices again](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469316/government-raises-petrol-diesel-prices-again) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:44 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **BOL News** — [Federal government raises petrol and diesel prices](https://www.bolnews.com/business/federal-government-raises-petrol-and-diesel-prices/) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:42 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Petrol Price nears Rs342, Diesel crosses Rs370 in Pakistan amid another hike](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Aug-2026/petrol-price-nears-rs342-diesel-crosses-rs370-in-pakistan-amid-another-hike) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:30 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Petrol, Diesel Prices Go Up Further in Pakistan; check new rates here](https://pakobserver.net/petrol-diesel-prices-go-up-further-in-pakistan-check-new-rates-here/) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:22 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Petrol and diesel prices climbed further in Pakistan for August 25, with petrol reaching Rs341.98 per litre and diesel rising… - **The Express Tribune** — [Govt raises petrol price by 39 paisas, HSD by Rs2.40 per litre for Aug 25](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625634/govt-raises-petrol-price-by-39-paisas-hsd-by-rs240-per-litre-for-aug-25) · 24 Aug 2026, 6:54 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Petrol price rises to Rs341.98 per litre, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs370.69 ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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