ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs3.74 per litre while reducing petrol price by Rs3.13 per litre for September 5 to 7, 2026, under the revised petroleum pricing mechanism.
According to the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products for the three-day period from September 5 to September 7, 2026.
The ex-depot price of high-speed diesel has increased from Rs374.31 to Rs378.05 per litre, registering a rise of Rs3.74 per litre.
In contrast, the ex-depot price of Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, has been reduced from Rs349.00 to Rs345.87 per litre, providing consumers with a relief of Rs3.13 per litre.
Following the latest adjustment, the price of diesel has crossed the Rs378 per litre mark, while petrol has dropped below Rs346 per litre.
The latest increase in diesel prices is particularly significant for the already burdened transport, agriculture and other sectors that heavily depend on high-speed diesel. The Rs3.74 per litre increase is expected to add to operating costs for diesel users during the three-day pricing period.
Diesel is extensively used by goods transporters, buses, agricultural machinery and other commercial and industrial activities, making changes in its price particularly important for the broader economy.
Petrol consumers, meanwhile, have received a comparatively smaller relief, with the price reduced by Rs3.13 per litre. The reduction will provide some relief to motorists during the period for which the revised prices remain applicable.
The Petroleum Division stated that the revised prices have been determined under the revised petroleum pricing mechanism issued by the federal government, with OGRA revising the ex-depot prices accordingly.
The latest revision has resulted in divergent movements in the two major petroleum products, with diesel becoming more expensive while petrol has become cheaper.
Under the notification, the revised prices will remain applicable from September 5 to September 7, 2026, after which petroleum prices will be subject to the next review under the applicable pricing mechanism.
The latest adjustment comes amid continued fluctuations in petroleum prices under the revised pricing system, under which consumers are witnessing frequent changes in the prices of petrol and diesel over successive review periods.