Pakistan fuel prices soar as daily revisions push petrol, diesel higher

Pakistan fuel prices
Pakistan fuel prices
Published July 23, 2026 12:00 AM
(Web Desk): Daily fuel price adjustments have sharply increased petrol and diesel rates in Pakistan, putting additional pressure on consumers.

Pakistan's daily fuel price revisions have significantly increased petrol and diesel prices, with motorists facing steep hikes in just a few days.

The latest adjustments have placed additional financial pressure on households and businesses already struggling with rising living costs. Frequent changes in fuel prices are also expected to increase transportation expenses, which could eventually affect the prices of essential goods.

According to the latest figures, the price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs20.69 per litre over the past three days. Diesel now costs Rs375.04 per litre, compared with Rs354.35 per litre three days earlier.

Petrol prices have also continued to rise. During the same period, petrol became Rs11.32 per litre more expensive, increasing from Rs315.80 per litre to Rs327.12 per litre. The only relief for consumers came through a minor reduction of 35 paisas per litre during one of the daily revisions.

 

 

The recent increases follow a major adjustment at the end of last week, when diesel prices were raised by Rs31.05 per litre, while petrol prices increased by Rs5.44 per litre.

Overall, during the last six days, diesel prices have climbed by Rs52.19 per litre, while petrol has become Rs16.76 per litre more expensive.

Fuel prices in Pakistan are influenced by changes in international oil markets, exchange rate movements, taxes and petroleum levies. Economists warn that continued increases in fuel costs could push inflation higher, raise transport fares and increase production costs across multiple sectors, adding further pressure on consumers and businesses in the coming weeks.

Currency / Metal / Petrol Rates
Currency → PKR
Currency Pair Rate (PKR) Change
🇺🇸 US Dollar USD → PKR 277.79 ▼ 0.43
🇪🇺 Euro EUR → PKR 316.98 ▼ 0.33
🇬🇧 British Pound GBP → PKR 371.44 ▼ 0.93
🇸🇦 Saudi Riyal SAR → PKR 73.83 ▼ 0.24
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham AED → PKR 75.63 ▼ 0.13
🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan CNY → PKR 41.06 ▼ 0.06
Current Metals
Metal Unit Price (PKR) Change
Gold 24K Per Tola 417,938
Gold 22K Per Tola 383,110
Gold 21K Per Tola 365,696
Gold 18K Per Tola 313,454
Silver Per Tola 5,876
Platinum Per oz (USD) 1,596 ▲ 2.5%
Current Petrol
Fuel Type Unit Price (PKR) Change
Petrol Super Per Litre 320.73
Diesel HSD Per Litre 199.98
High Octane Per Litre 445.00
Kerosene Per Litre 233.71
LPG Per Kg 241.43
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