Pakistan’s government issues new fuel prices for petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on a daily basis, with recent revisions lowering petrol while keeping or changing HSD levels slightly. In the latest rounds reported, petrol is reduced by amounts ranging from Rs2.71 to Rs3.93 per litre, bringing its price to levels such as Rs386.30 (Oct 17-19), Rs390.23 (Oct 16), and Rs395.37 (Oct 13). HSD is reported at around Rs396.65-Rs396.96, with changes of as little as a few paisas or Re0.31 depending on the day.
Across the outlets, the reporting links the adjustments to fluctuations in international oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict, including tensions involving Iran and the United States. Several articles note that the government reintroduced conservation and austerity measures, including limits on market hours and a 50% cut in fuel allocations for official vehicles for three months. The price-setting mechanism is described as moving to daily determination, with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) playing a role based on international trends. Petrol and diesel taxes and duties remain listed at Rs114 per litre for petrol and Rs100 per litre for diesel, while earlier peaks of both products during 2024 are cited for context.