Govt increases petrol price by Rs5.44, diesel by Rs31.05 per litre for next three days
The Pakistani government has increased petrol and diesel prices due to rising global costs and regional tensions. Officials also announced that fuel prices will now be adjusted on a daily basis to reflect international market fluctuations.
Why it matters
Frequent fuel price adjustments impact inflation and the cost of living for millions in Pakistan, reflecting the country's vulnerability to global energy market volatility.
People get fuel at a petrol station, as fuel prices in Pakistan rise, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, in Karachi on April 3, 2026. — Reuters/ File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source The government on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs5.44 and Rs31.05 per litre, respectively, with immediate effect for the next three days until July 20, to pass on the impact of higher import premiums and global prices following renewed regional tensions.
Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs316.15 per litre and that of HSD at Rs354.35.
The Petroleum Division’s press release notifying the increase said the new prices would be effective from July 18 (Saturday).
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