ISLAMABAD: Petrol price has been increased by another Rs5.58 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.18 for September 9, taking petrol to Rs364.35 and diesel to Rs385.95 per litre.
According to the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the applicable ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism for September 9, 2026.
The ex-depot price of Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, has been raised from Rs358.77 to Rs364.35 per litre, reflecting an increase of Rs5.58 per litre.
Similarly, the price of HSD has increased from Rs381.77 to Rs385.95 per litre, showing an upward adjustment of Rs4.18 per litre.
The latest increase comes just a day after the government had raised petrol price by Rs12.90 per litre and HSD price by Rs3.72 per litre for September 8.
As a result of the back-to-back increases, petrol has become Rs18.48 per litre more expensive in just two days, while the cumulative increase in HSD has reached Rs7.90 per litre.
The latest adjustment is expected to put further pressure on consumers, particularly those who rely on petrol-powered vehicles for daily commuting. Motorcyclists, car users, taxis and other light transport operators will have to absorb higher fuel expenses.
The increase in petrol prices can also raise operating costs for ride-hailing services, delivery businesses and other activities dependent on petrol-powered vehicles.
The impact of the HSD increase is potentially broader because diesel is extensively used by trucks, buses, coaches and other commercial vehicles involved in transporting passengers and goods.
Higher diesel prices can increase transportation expenses for agricultural produce, food items, industrial raw materials and manufactured goods. Any increase in freight and transportation costs can put additional pressure on businesses and consumers.
Diesel is also widely used in agricultural machinery, including tractors and other equipment. Higher HSD prices can therefore add to the operating costs of farmers and other users of diesel-powered machinery.
The latest increase has further intensified the fuel burden on households and businesses, coming immediately after a major increase announced for the previous day.
With petrol now priced at Rs364.35 per litre, consumers will have to pay significantly more for routine travel than they did before the latest two adjustments. HSD consumers will similarly face a higher price of Rs385.95 per litre.
The successive increases also highlight the immediate impact of the government’s revised daily petroleum pricing mechanism, under which petroleum product prices are being adjusted on a daily basis according to the applicable pricing formula.
The latest prices are applicable on September 9, with petrol at Rs364.35 per litre and HSD at Rs385.95 per litre.