Updated September 29, 2026: Petrol price in Pakistan today is Rs389.03 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) is selling at Rs404.97 per litre under the latest government-notified rates. The reduction took effect on Tuesday after the government cut petrol by Rs2.27 and diesel by Rs3.56 per litre.
The change matters far beyond the fuel station. Petrol prices affect commuters, transport operators, delivery costs and household budgets across the country. Here is the latest rate, what changed and why fuel prices move so often.
Petrol price in Pakistan today
The current petrol price is Rs389.03 per litre. The latest HSD price is Rs404.97 per litre. Kerosene oil is listed at Rs321.86 per litre.
At the latest petrol rate, filling a 40-litre car tank costs about Rs15,561 before any pump-level differences or extra charges. The actual amount can vary if a vehicle’s tank is larger or if a motorist buys fuel in smaller quantities.
What changed in the latest notification?
Petrol reduced by Rs2.27
The government reduced the petrol rate by Rs2.27 per litre. The new price applies from September 29 under the latest Petroleum Division notification.
Diesel reduced by Rs3.56
High-speed diesel fell by Rs3.56 per litre to Rs404.97. Diesel is widely used by trucks, buses, agriculture machinery and generators, so its price can influence transport and supply-chain costs.
Why do petrol and diesel prices change?
Pakistan’s fuel prices are affected by international oil prices, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, import costs, taxes, freight and the government’s pricing formula. OGRA publishes notified and district-level information, while the Petroleum Division issues the applicable policy and price notifications.
The government has also moved toward more frequent reviews. That means global volatility can reach consumers faster, but it also means one day’s rate should not be treated as a long-term forecast.
How will the reduction affect consumers?
The direct saving for a private car depends on how much fuel the driver buys. A 40-litre fill is about Rs91 cheaper than it would have been before the Rs2.27 reduction. The effect may be more noticeable for high-mileage vehicles, public transport and businesses operating large fleets.
Diesel users may see the bigger indirect effect. Lower HSD costs can ease some freight and operating expenses, although transport fares and retail prices also depend on labour, maintenance, electricity and other inputs.
Where can consumers verify the rate?
Before relying on social-media posts, check the latest OGRA price publication and the Petroleum Division notification. Pump prices can also differ slightly because of location, company margins and secondary freight, so motorists should check the displayed rate at the station.
Bottom line
Petrol is Rs389.03 per litre and HSD is Rs404.97 per litre in Pakistan from September 29, 2026. The cuts provide limited relief to drivers and may gradually reduce some transport costs, but future prices will depend on international oil markets, the rupee and the next official review.
Sources: OGRA, Petroleum Division and Geo News reporting; Google Trends Pakistan.
