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Fourth Straight Increase in Fuel Prices
The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the fourth consecutive time, according to a notification. Petrol has been increased by Rs3.05 per litre, while diesel has risen by Rs5.37 per litre.
Following the latest increase, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs370.80 per litre, while HSD will now cost Rs398.04 per litre.
Cumulative Weekly Impact
The back-to-back hikes have pushed fuel prices sharply higher over the past week:
| Date | Petrol Hike | Diesel Hike | Petrol Price | Diesel Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | +Rs12.90 | +Rs3.72 | Rs358.77 | Rs381.77 |
| Sep 9 | +Rs5.58 | +Rs4.18 | Rs364.35 | Rs385.95 |
| Sep 10 | +Rs3.40 | +Rs6.72 | Rs367.75 | Rs392.67 |
| Sep 11 | +Rs3.05 | +Rs5.37 | Rs370.80 | Rs398.04 |
Total Increase This Week
Petrol has climbed by approximately Rs24.93 per litre in just four days, while diesel has increased by nearly Rs19.99 per litre. The government continues to charge Rs114 per litre in taxes on petrol and Rs100 per litre in taxes and duties on diesel.
Why Prices Are Rising
The hikes are driven by surging global oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Brent crude approaching $100 per barrel. The government switched to a daily fuel price mechanism in 2026 to pass international price changes on to consumers more quickly.
The new prices will come into effect from tonight, according to the notification.
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Pakistan raised petrol by Rs3.05 to Rs370.80 and diesel by Rs5.37 to Rs398.04 per litre, marking the fourth consecutive daily increase. Petrol has climbed nearly Rs25 per litre in four days. The hikes are driven by surging global oil prices near $100 per barrel due to US-Iran tensions. Diesel now approaches Rs400 per litre, adding to consumer burden.
