Petrol Prices in Pakistan Expected to Increase from October 1
Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from October 1, affecting transport costs and daily expenses for consumers nationwide.
Get ready to pay more at the pump. Starting October 1, 2025, petrol and other fuel prices in Pakistan are likely to see another hike. According to oil industry estimates, prices could go up between Rs. 1.97 and Rs. 4.65 per litre, depending on the fuel type.
Expected Price Changes
Here’s what may change from October 1:
- Petrol: Increase of Rs. 1.97 per litre
- High-Speed Diesel (HSD): Increase of Rs. 2.48 per litre
- Light Diesel Oil (LDO): Increase of Rs. 1.76 per litre
- Kerosene: Biggest jump, around Rs. 4.50 per litre
Why the Prices Keep Rising?
While petroleum products are exempt from general sales tax, the government collects heavy levies and duties on fuel. Current charges include:
- Diesel: Rs. 79.50 per litre
- Petrol and High-Octane Fuels: Rs. 80.52 per litre (including Rs. 2.50 as Carbon Surcharge Levy)
- Customs Duty: Rs. 16–17 per litre on both imported and locally refined petrol and diesel
Recent Fuel Price Adjustment
This isn’t the first increase in recent weeks. On September 16, 2025, the Finance Division adjusted prices as follows:
- Petrol remained unchanged at Rs. 264.61 per litre
- High-Speed Diesel (HSD) increased by Rs. 2.78, reaching Rs. 272.77 per litre
What This Means for Consumers
If approved, the new hike will put further pressure on household budgets, transport costs, and businesses that depend heavily on fuel. With kerosene seeing the sharpest rise, rural households relying on it for cooking and heating are expected to feel the impact most.
Bottom Line
Fuel prices in Pakistan continue to fluctuate under global oil market pressures and heavy domestic levies. All eyes are now on the government’s official announcement on October 1, 2025.
