Petrol prices in Pakistan have increased by Rs. 145.13 per litre since the start of 2026, while high-speed diesel has risen by Rs. 139.16 per litre.
Petrol was priced at Rs. 253.17 per litre and diesel at Rs. 257.08 at the beginning of the year. By October 10, petrol had reached Rs. 398.30 per litre, while diesel stood at Rs. 396.24.
Both fuels had reached higher levels earlier in the year. On April 3, petrol peaked at Rs. 458.41 per litre, while diesel climbed to Rs. 520.35.
Prices have fluctuated repeatedly since the government introduced a system of daily price determination based on international market rates on July 21, 2026.
Between July 21 and October 10, petrol prices increased 35 times and decreased 22 times. Diesel prices rose 34 times and fell 23 times.
Meanwhile, government petroleum levy collections reached approximately Rs. 1.342 trillion between July 2025 and April 2026, up from around Rs. 1.205 trillion collected between July 2025 and March 2026.
The government has set a petroleum levy collection target of approximately Rs. 1.676 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to 2027.
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