Govt increases petrol by 88 paisas, cuts diesel by Rs1.88 for Oct 6
OGRA said the new rates follow a daily pricing mechanism as Pakistan adjusts fuel prices in response to global oil market volatility.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Petroleum Division increased petrol by Rs1.82 to Rs396.65 per litre while decreasing high-speed diesel by 91 paisas to Rs394.94 per litre.
- The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority implemented a daily pricing mechanism on July 17 to manage market volatility, replacing previous weekly review cycles.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz announced a Petrol Relief Scheme offering Rs100 per litre discounts for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and cars with engines up to 800cc, covering 11.8 million beneficiaries.
- Conflicts in the Middle East and shipping route disruptions continue to drive global oil volatility, keeping geopolitical risk premiums at "an elevated level," according to PVM Oil Associates analyst Tamas Varga.
- Following September 17 directives, the Cabinet Division mandated that commercial venues close by 9pm throughout the week, while festive venues face a 10pm curfew to conserve energy.
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Govt hikes petrol price by Re0.88, cuts diesel by Rs1.88 per litre
The federal government on Monday reduced the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.88 per litre to Rs397.76, while increasing petrol price by Re0.88 to Rs393.64 for October 6, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism, according to the Petroleum Division. The price of diesel has been reduced from Rs399.64 to Rs397.76 per litre, while pe…
Govt hikes petrol price, cuts diesel per litre
LAHORE MIRROR — The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs1.82 per litre to Rs396.65, while reducing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by 91 paisa to Rs394.94 per litre, effective October 8, 2026. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing [...]
Petrol price rises by Rs1.19, diesel falls Rs1.91 per litre
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD : Petrol and diesel prices have been revised once again, with petrol becoming more expensive while the price of high-speed diesel has been reduced. The latest adjustment takes effect from October 7, 2026, following a review by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). Under the revised schedule, the price of motor […]
Petrol price rises by Re0.88, diesel reduced by Rs1.88 per litre despite easing global oil prices
The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Re0.88 per litre while reducing the price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) by Rs1.88 per litre, as global oil prices edged lower following an increase in Middle East crude exports. Petrol will now cost Rs393.64 per litre, while HSD will be available at Rs397.76 per litre. […]
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