ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan increased petrol prices once again on October 6, building on a rise announced three days earlier. The cost of petrol was raised by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre in the latest fuel adjustment. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment followed the increases on October 3, when petrol reached Rs392.76 and diesel moved up to Rs399.64. The new rates replaced those previous levels for the October 6 pricing period.
The October 3 revision saw petrol go up by Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel increased by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed these changes to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other factors such as benchmark rates, premiums, and related costs. The country’s fuel pricing system also incorporates taxes and duties, with the federal government currently collecting Rs114 per litre on petrol and Rs100 per litre on high-speed diesel.
The adjustment on October 6 shifted the price trend for diesel while petrol continued its upward movement. Petrol saw an additional increase of Rs0.88 from the October 3 level, whereas diesel’s price dropped by Rs1.88 after its smaller increase three days prior. Comparing 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 revision widened the price gap between the two major transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent fuel price changes due to daily system
In July, Pakistan transitioned to a daily fuel pricing system, replacing the weekly revisions used earlier this year. This approach allows domestic prices to respond more swiftly to shifts in international markets, resulting in fuel prices that can increase or decrease on consecutive days. It is also possible for petrol and diesel to move in opposite directions during the same review cycle, as demonstrated clearly on October 6, when petrol rose and diesel declined. The Petroleum Division continues to release the revised rates for each new pricing period.
Despite recent hikes, fuel prices remain significantly below their peak levels of 2026. Petrol hit Rs458.41 per litre on April 3, and high-speed diesel reached Rs520.35 per litre during that period. Earlier in March, petrol was close to Rs266 per litre, with diesel near Rs281. At the time of the latest revision on October 6, petrol was Rs64.77 below its April high, and diesel was Rs122.59 lower than its peak, illustrating a substantial decline from earlier this year’s levels.
Transport fuels like petrol and diesel continue to dominate
Petrol remains the primary fuel for cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws across Pakistan, while high-speed diesel is predominantly used by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. These fuels impact different sectors of the country’s transport and energy landscape. Their prices are crucial to consumers and businesses alike because fuel expenses directly influence daily operational costs. The federal government continues to impose duties and taxes on both products as part of Pakistan’s overall petroleum pricing framework.
As of October 6, petrol is priced at Rs393.64 per litre, and high-speed diesel at Rs397.76 per litre. These rates replace the October 3 figures of Rs392.76 and Rs399.64. The latest adjustment adds Rs0.88 to petrol and reduces diesel by Rs1.88. This pattern of frequent changes under the daily pricing system persists, with the October 3 increase serving as the baseline for the current movement and the October 6 revision establishing the current retail rates.