ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan increased petrol prices once more on October 6, following an earlier hike announced three days prior. The price of petrol rose by Rs0.88, reaching Rs393.64 per litre in the latest revision. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel experienced a decrease of Rs1.88, now priced at Rs397.76 per litre. These adjustments came after the increases on October 3, when petrol was Rs392.76 and diesel Rs399.64. The current rates supersede those previous figures for the October 6 pricing period.
The October 3 revision saw petrol increase by Rs2.10 from Rs390.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel went up by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed these changes to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other influencing factors, including benchmark rates, premiums, and related expenses. The fuel pricing system in Pakistan 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 adjustment on October 6 marked a reversal in diesel prices while petrol continued its upward trend. Petrol increased by an additional Rs0.88 from the October 3 level, whereas diesel decreased by Rs1.88 after its smaller rise three days earlier. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, and high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. This latest revision widened the price disparity between the two key transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Driven by Daily Adjustments
Pakistan adopted a daily fuel pricing model in July, replacing the earlier weekly revision system. This approach enables domestic fuel prices to respond more swiftly to shifts in international markets, resulting in potential price increases or decreases on consecutive days. During the same review, petrol and diesel can move in opposite directions, as demonstrated on October 6, when petrol rose while diesel declined. The Petroleum Division continues to release updated rates for each pricing cycle.
Despite recent hikes, fuel prices remain significantly below their peak levels of 2026. On April 3, petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre, while high-speed diesel hit Rs520.35 per litre. Earlier in March, petrol traded near Rs266 per litre, and diesel was close to 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. These figures illustrate a substantial decline from earlier this year’s record highs.
Transport Sector Depends Heavily on Petrol and Diesel Prices
In Pakistan, petrol is primarily used by cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws, while high-speed diesel is predominantly consumed by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. As a result, fluctuations in their prices impact various segments of the transportation and energy sectors. Both fuels are crucial for consumers and businesses because fuel expenses directly influence daily operational costs. The federal government continues to impose duties and taxes on both products as part of the national petroleum pricing policy.
As of October 6, petrol costs Rs393.64 per litre and high-speed diesel Rs397.76 per litre, replacing the previous rates of Rs392.76 and Rs399.64 from October 3. The latest adjustments add Rs0.88 to petrol and reduce diesel by Rs1.88, maintaining the pattern of frequent changes under the daily pricing system. The October 3 figures serve as the baseline for the recent movement, with the October 6 rates representing the current official retail prices.