ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan again increased petrol prices on October 6, following a rise announced three days earlier. The latest revision saw petrol go up by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre, while high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment came after the October 3 increase, which pushed petrol to Rs392.76 and diesel to Rs399.64. The current rates supersede those previous levels for the October 6 pricing period.
On October 3, petrol experienced a hike of Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, and high-speed diesel rose by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed these changes to fluctuations in global fuel prices and other related factors. These include benchmark rates, premiums, and associated costs. The country’s fuel pricing framework also incorporates taxes and duties levied on petroleum products, with the federal government currently collecting Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on high-speed diesel.
The October 6 revision altered the trend of fuel prices: while petrol continued its upward trajectory, diesel saw a decrease. Petrol increased by an additional Rs0.88 from the October 3 level, whereas diesel dropped by Rs1.88 after its smaller rise three days prior. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, while high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. This latest adjustment has widened the price gap between these two major transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Due to Daily Adjustment System
Pakistan transitioned to a daily fuel pricing model in July, replacing the weekly revisions used earlier this year. This system enables domestic fuel prices to respond more swiftly to international market shifts. As a result, fuel prices may fluctuate daily, with petrol and diesel sometimes moving in opposite directions during the same review. The pattern was evident in the October 6 decision, where petrol saw an increase while diesel experienced a decline. The Petroleum Division continues to announce updated rates for each pricing cycle.
Despite recent increases, fuel prices remain substantially below their peak levels of 2026. On April 3, petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre, and high-speed diesel hit Rs520.35 per litre. Earlier in March, petrol was near Rs266 per litre, with diesel close to Rs281. Petrol’s current price is Rs64.77 below its April high, while diesel is Rs122.59 lower than its peak. These figures indicate a notable decline from earlier this year’s highs.
Transport Sector Continues to Rely Heavily on Petrol and Diesel
Petrol is extensively used by cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws throughout Pakistan. High-speed diesel, on the other hand, is primarily consumed by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. These fuels impact different segments of the transportation and energy sectors, and their prices are crucial to consumers and businesses alike, as fuel expenses directly influence daily operational costs. The federal government maintains taxes and duties on both fuels as part of the national petroleum pricing policy.
For October 6, petrol is priced at Rs393.64 per litre, with high-speed diesel at Rs397.76 per litre. These rates replace the previous October 3 figures of Rs392.76 and Rs399.64. The latest update adds Rs0.88 to petrol and reduces diesel by Rs1.88, reflecting the ongoing trend of frequent adjustments under the daily pricing system. The October 3 increase served as the baseline for the current changes, with the October 6 revision confirming the latest retail rates.