🔥 Trending Pakistan Diesel and Petrol Prices: Latest Updates

Pakistan has recently seen an increase in fuel prices, effective from July 18, 2026. This revision is part of the government's move towards a daily fuel pricing mechanism, citing volatile global oil markets ³⁵⁹.

Current Fuel Prices in Pakistan

As of July 18, 2026, the latest prices for petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are as follows:

• Petrol: PKR 316.15 per litre ⁴⁸
• High-Speed Diesel (HSD): PKR 354.80 per litre ⁸

These prices reflect a significant increase announced by the federal government.

Recent Price Adjustments

The recent price hike includes:

• Petrol: An increase of PKR 5.44 per litre ³⁴⁵⁶⁷.
• High-Speed Diesel: An increase of PKR 31.05 per litre ⁴⁵⁶. Some sources also reported an increase of PKR 31.50 per litre ³⁷.

These new rates are effective for three days, until July 20, 2026, according to the energy ministry ⁵.

Context of the Price Changes

The Pakistani government has implemented these changes due to rising global oil prices, with crude oil exceeding $86 a barrel ⁵. The shift to a daily fuel pricing mechanism, instead of weekly revisions, aims to better reflect international market fluctuations ⁹. This move has been met with opposition from petrol pump owners, who have threatened protests ⁹.