ISLAMABAD / RankWire.AI / – Pakistan has increased petrol prices once again on October 6, following an earlier rise announced three days prior. The latest fuel revision saw petrol go up by Rs0.88 to reach Rs393.64 per litre, whereas high-speed diesel decreased by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 per litre. This adjustment came after the increases on October 3, when petrol hit Rs392.76 and diesel moved to Rs399.64. The new rates now replace these previous levels for the October 6 pricing period.
The October 3 revision resulted in a Rs2.10 increase in petrol from Rs390.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel rose by Rs0.30 from Rs399.34. The Petroleum Division attributed these changes to fluctuations in international fuel prices and other factors influencing pricing, such as benchmark rates, premiums, and related expenses. The country’s fuel pricing structure 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.
On October 6, the adjustment reversed the trend for diesel prices, which had previously increased slightly. Petrol continued its upward movement, rising by another Rs0.88 from the October 3 level. Conversely, diesel, after its smaller increase three days earlier, declined by Rs1.88. Compared to October 2, petrol is now Rs2.98 per litre higher, while high-speed diesel is Rs1.58 lower over the same timeframe. Consequently, the latest revision has widened the price gap between these two major transport fuels sold across Pakistan.
Frequent fuel price changes driven by daily adjustments
Pakistan adopted a daily fuel pricing system in July, replacing the weekly revision approach previously used earlier in the year. This new system allows domestic fuel prices to adapt more swiftly to shifts in international markets. As a result, prices can increase or decrease on consecutive days, with petrol and diesel sometimes moving in opposite directions during the same review. The October 6 update clearly demonstrated this pattern—petrol prices rose while diesel prices fell. The Petroleum Division continues to announce the revised rates for each pricing period accordingly.
Despite recent hikes, fuel prices are still well below their peaks of 2026. Petrol reached Rs458.41 per litre on April 3, and high-speed diesel climbed to Rs520.35 during the same period. Earlier this year, petrol was traded near Rs266 per litre, and diesel was close to Rs281. By October 6, petrol was Rs64.77 below its April high, while diesel was Rs122.59 lower than its peak. These figures highlight a significant decline from earlier levels recorded this year.
Petrol and diesel continue to serve as primary fuels for transport
Petrol remains the dominant fuel for cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws across Pakistan. In contrast, high-speed diesel is primarily used by trucks, buses, generators, and other commercial machinery. As a result, these fuels impact different sectors within the transportation and energy industries. Their pricing remains crucial for consumers and businesses alike, since fuel costs directly influence daily operational expenses. The federal government continues to impose duties and taxes 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 previous prices from October 3, Rs392.76 and Rs399.64, respectively. 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. The revised rates announced on October 6 now represent the current retail prices.