Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days from August 29
Fuel prices — the full thread across outlets
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.
How 9 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
How it developed
22 articles · 12 outlets
Fri
No agreed figure
Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days from August 29
9 outlets
Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for three days from August 29
No agreed figure — 1 of 9 outlets published a number, and one outlet on its own is not a consensus.
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Petrol rate cut by 58 paise, HSD’s by 17 paise
ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday announced a nominal reduction in fuel prices, which will remain applicable for next three days. According to official notification released by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), the government has reduced the rate of petrol by 58 paise and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by 17 paise for August 29-31, 2026. The Ogra revised the ex-depot sale prices of petroleum ...
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs 0.58, diesel by Rs 0.17 per litre
The federal government declined the price of petrol by Rs 0.58 per litre and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs 0.17 per litre for the next three days. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products […]
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Govt announces slight reduction in petrol, diesel prices
The notification said the new prices will remain in effect from August 29 through August 31.
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Petrol gets Cheaper in Pakistan this Weekend with Tiny Relief of Rs0.58
ISLAMABAD – Petrol prices have been lowered in Pakistan, but motorists are getting only tiny 58-paisa relief as the government…
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Petrol price cut by 58 paise, diesel by 17 paise
The federal government on Friday decreased the price of petrol by 58 paise per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 17 paise per litre, effective from Saturday, August 29 to August 31. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s pe...
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Petrol Price Cut in Pakistan but Consumers get ‘Peanuts Relief of 0.58 paisas
ISLAMABAD – A minor cut has been announced in petroleum product prices for August 29, offering limited relief to consumers already struggling with high fuel costs. According to notification issued by government, the price of petrol has been reduced by 58 paisas per litre, bringing the new price down to Rs342.02 per litre, while price […]
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Govt cuts petrol price by Rs0.58, HSD by Rs0.17 per litre for three days
The government reduced petrol by Rs0.58 per litre and High Speed Diesel by Rs0.17 per litre for only three days, Aug 29–31, 2026. Petrol now Rs342.02 and HSD Rs371.44.
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Govt cuts petrol by 58 paisa, diesel by 17 paisa per litre
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the revised rates to remain effective from August 29 to August 31, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division on Friday.
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Govt decreases petrol price by 58 paisas, HSD by 17 paisas till August 31
Petrol price falls to Rs342.02 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.44 for the next three days, effective Aug 29
Thu
Rs342.60
−Rs0.50
for 28 Aug
Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for August 28
10 outlets
Government reduces petrol and diesel prices for August 28
Most outlets reported the price cuts for petrol and high-speed diesel, specifying the amounts (50 paisas and 19 paisas respectively) and the effective date, August 28. Several also noted the connection to OGRA’s revised ex-depot prices and the daily pricing mechanism. The *Pakistan Observer* framed the reduction as "meagre," suggesting limited relief for consumers, while others presented the change neutrally or as a direct result of international price trends. A few outlets, such as *Business Recorder* and *Profit*, included the context of international oil prices in their reporting.
How 10 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
Petrol Rs342.60 −Rs0.50 3 of 10 outlets published this figure — all three agreed
3 outlets of the 10 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.
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Petrol price cut by 50 paise, HSD’s by 19 paise
ISLAMABAD: Despite reduction in international oil prices, the Petroleum Division and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Thursday announced a marginal reduction in domestic fuel prices for August 28. Ex-depot price of petrol has been reduced by 50 paise per litre. Meanwhile, the rate of high-speed diesel (HSD) has also been cut by 19 paise per litre. Under the revised rates, petrol w...
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New Petrol, Diesel Prices in Pakistan for August 28
ISLAMABAD – Still No relief for Pakistanis as the federal government announced meagre cut in petrol and high-speed diesel prices.…
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Petrol price cut by 50 paise, diesel by 19 paise
The federal government on Thursday decreased the price of petrol by 50 paise and high-speed diesel (HSD) by 19 paise for Wednesday, August 26. 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 the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. The price of ...
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Petrol, diesel prices reduced, new rates notified
WEB DESK: The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) after issuing a notification on revised petroleum prices. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been reduced by 50 paisas per litre, while the price of HSD has been decreased by 19 paisas per litre. Following the reduction, petrol will now be available at Rs342.60 per litre, while the ...
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Petrol, diesel prices slashed in Pakistan for August 28
The government has been determining petroleum prices on a daily basis under the mechanism adopted by the Ministry of Petroleum
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Government announces new petrol and diesel prices
The government has announced a slight reduction in the prices of petroleum products with the Petroleum Division issuing a notification regarding the revised rates.
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Petrol price cut by Rs0.50/litre, HSD by Rs0.19 for August 28
Pakistan’s government cut petrol by Rs0.50/litre and HSD by Rs0.19/litre for August 28, 2026, following OGRA’s revised ex-depot prices under the daily petroleum pricing mechanism.
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Petrol, Diesel get cheaper in Pakistan for Aug 28; Check New Prices
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a marginal reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), effective August 28, 2026. A notification issued by Petroleum Division said the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs0.50 per litre, bringing its new price down from Rs343.10 to Rs342.60 per litre. The price of […]
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Govt cuts petrol by 50 paisa, diesel by 19 paisa per litre
The federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, with the revised rates set to take effect from August 28, according to the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division.
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Govt decreases petrol price by 50 paisas, high-speed diesel by 19 paisas for August 28
Petrol price decreases to Rs342.60 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.61
22 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments, 27 Aug–29 Aug 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?