In 1947, shortly after independence, petrol cost a mere Rs. 0.23 per litre, a figure almost unimaginable today. By 1965, the price had risen to Rs. 0.40, and in 1972, it touched the symbolic mark of Rs. 1.00 per litre.

The 1980s and 1990s saw gradual but steady increases, with prices reaching Rs. 3.50 in 1981 and Rs. 9.00 by 1991. The 2000s brought a sharper rise, with petrol priced at Rs. 28.23 in 2000 and nearly doubling to Rs. 55.00 in 2005. By 2010, it stood at Rs. 70.00, crossing the Rs. 100 barrier in 2013.

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In recent years, fuel costs have surged rapidly. In 2020, petrol was Rs. 100 per litre, doubling to Rs. 200 by 2022. A year later, in 2023, it skyrocketed to Rs. 331.38, the highest in history. For 2025, prices are hovering between Rs. 255.86 and Rs. 264.61 after a slight dip from 2023 levels.

Here is a complete breakdown:

·        1947: PKR 0.23

·        1950: ~PKR 0.25

·        1965: ~PKR 0.40

·        1972: ~PKR 1.00

·        1981: ~PKR 3.50

·        1991: ~PKR 9.00

·        2000: PKR 28.23

·        2005: ~PKR 55.00

·        2007: ~PKR 60.00

·        2010: ~PKR 70.00

·        2013: PKR 103.97

·        2015: ~PKR 80.00

·        2018: PKR 80.70

·        2020: ~PKR 100.00

·        2022: ~PKR 200.00

·        2023: PKR 331.38

·        2024: ~PKR 249.10

·        2025: PKR 255.86

From pennies to hundreds, this price journey reflects not just inflation but also global oil market shifts and domestic economic challenges.