Islamabad, October 30, 2025 – Petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices are likely to increase by around Rs1.5 per litre for the first fortnight of November, following slight fluctuations in international oil prices, according to industry sources.
Based on current tax rates, the ex-depot price of HSD is expected to rise by about Rs1.4 per litre (0.5%), while petrol could see an increase of roughly Rs1.5 per litre, effective from November 1 to 15.
Since June 1, petrol prices have surged by nearly Rs10 per litre and diesel by Rs20 per litre. The current ex-depot price of petrol stands at Rs263.02 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs275.42 per litre. Petrol is primarily used in private transport and small vehicles, directly impacting middle- and lower-income households. Diesel, on the other hand, fuels the transport and agriculture sectors, making it a key driver of inflation.
Transporters, who raised fares after a Rs27-per-litre hike between May and August, have yet to roll back rates despite a Rs13-per-litre reduction in recent months.
Meanwhile, kerosene and light diesel oil prices are also projected to increase by about Rs2.4 and Rs0.50 per litre, respectively. Both fuels have already recorded cumulative increases of Rs16 and Rs10 per litre since June.
The government currently imposes nearly Rs98 per litre in taxes and levies on both petrol and diesel, including Rs79.50 per litre on diesel and Rs80.52 per litre on petrol under the petroleum levy and climate support levy (CSL), even as the general sales tax (GST) remains at zero.
