Pakistan maintains petrol price, slashes high-speed diesel by Rs12.84
The government reduced the price of high-speed diesel by Rs12.84 to Rs272.99 per liter, according to a notification issued by the finance ministry.
The price of superior kerosene oil was slashed by Rs7.19 to Rs178.27 per liter, whereas the rate of light diesel oil went down by Rs8.20 to Rs162.37.
'The government has decided to revise the petroleum product prices for the fortnight commencing August 16, 2025, in line with the recommendations of OGRA (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority),' the finance ministry said.
Fuel prices in Pakistan are adjusted every two weeks and are influenced by global oil market trends, currency fluctuations and changes in domestic taxation. The mechanism ensures that the net impact of changes in import costs is passed on to consumers, helping sustain the country's fuel supply chain.
However, the latest revision in prices is unlikely to have a major effect for commoners as petrol is mostly used for private transport, small vehicles, rickshaws and two-wheelers, while diesel powers heavy vehicles used for transportation of good across the South Asian country
On Aug. 1, Pakistan's government had slashed the price of petrol by Rs7.54 per liter and increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.48 per liter.
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