ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan increased petrol prices once again on October 6, following an earlier hike announced three days prior. The latest revision saw petrol prices go up by Rs0.88 to Rs393.64 per litre. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel experienced a reduction of Rs1.88, bringing it to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment came after the October 3 increase, when both fuels were raised; petrol had reached Rs392.76, and diesel was at Rs399.64. These new rates replaced those levels for the October 6 pricing period.
The revision on October 3 resulted in a Rs2.10 increase for petrol, from Rs390.66 per litre, and a Rs0.30 rise for high-speed diesel, from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed these changes to movements in international fuel prices and other factors influencing pricing. These include benchmark rates, premiums, and related expenses. Pakistan’s fuel pricing system 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 October 6 adjustments shifted the direction of diesel prices, which declined, while petrol continued its upward trend. Petrol increased by an additional Rs0.88 from the October 3 level. Conversely, diesel decreased by Rs1.88 after its smaller increase three days earlier. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, whereas high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same period. These latest changes have widened the price gap between these two major transport fuels sold in Pakistan.
Frequent Fuel Price Changes Due to Daily Adjustment System
Pakistan adopted a daily fuel pricing system in July, replacing the weekly revision process used earlier this year. This new approach enables domestic prices to adapt more swiftly to fluctuations in international markets. As a result, fuel prices can increase or decrease on consecutive days, sometimes moving in opposite directions during a single review. The pattern observed on October 6 exemplifies this, with petrol rising and diesel falling. The Petroleum Division continues to announce updated rates for each pricing period.
Despite recent increases, fuel prices are still significantly below their peaks in 2026. On April 3, petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre, and high-speed diesel climbed to Rs520.35 per litre. In early March, petrol was trading near Rs266 per litre, while diesel was close to Rs281. Petrol has since fallen Rs64.77 below its April high, and diesel is Rs122.59 lower than its peak, indicating a substantial decline from earlier this year.
Petrol and Diesel Continue to Play Vital Roles in Transport Sector
In Pakistan, petrol is predominantly used by cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws, while high-speed diesel is mainly consumed by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. These fuels influence different segments of the transportation and energy sectors. Their prices are also crucial for consumers and businesses because fuel costs directly impact daily operational expenses. The federal government maintains taxes and duties on both products as part of the national petroleum pricing framework.
For 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, continuing the trend of frequent changes under the daily pricing system. The October 3 increase set the baseline for the latest movement, with the October 6 revision establishing the current retail rates.