ISLAMABAD: Federal government has announced to keep the ex-depot price of petrol unchanged, while the prices of other petroleum products have slightly reduced for fortnight starting from September 1, 2025. According to a statement released by Finance Division states in view of the recommendations of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and relevant ministries, government has decided to maintain the price of petrol at Rs 264.61 per litre. The ex-depot price of high speed diesel (HSD) has reduced by Rs 3 per litre to Rs 269.99 per litre from Rs…
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Petrol, diesel prices announced for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced new petrol and diesel prices for the next fortnight, Energy Update News updated According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the petrol price has been decreased by Rs7.54 per litre and while diesel’s price was inreased by Rs1.48 per litre. After the decrease, the new price for petrol has been set at Rs 264.61 per litre while the diesel will be available at Rs 285.83 per litre after a hike of Rs1.48. Petroleum Prices in Pakistan Today Prices w.e.f 1-August-2025 Fuel…
Read MorePetrol, Diesel Prices Increase; LPG Gets Cheaper
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a hike in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), effective immediately, for the fortnight ending January 15. Petrol now costs Rs255.66 per litre, a 56-paise increase, while HSD has risen by Rs2.96 per litre to Rs258.34. In contrast, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs4.01 per kilogram, lowering the cost of an 11.8kg cylinder to Rs2,953.36 from Rs3,000.79 in December. The Ministry of Finance attributed the price adjustments to recent international market…
Read MorePetroleum Levy Collection Surpasses Target, Hits Rs907 Billion
KARACHI: The government has exceeded its annual petroleum development levy (PDL) collection target, amassing Rs907 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, against a target of Rs869 billion. This surge comes as demand for petroleum products peaked to a nine-month high of 1.4 million tons in May 2024 due to a price reduction, bringing total consumption to 13.8 million tons from July to May 2023-24, according to Topline Research. Topline Research analyst Myesha Sohail noted that the monthly average tax collection of Rs80-85 billion could push…
Read MorePetrol and High-Speed Diesel Prices Expected to Rise
The prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are anticipated to increase by Rs4-11 per litre for the next fortnight, starting from February 16. This hike is attributed to higher international prices and import premiums, offsetting the impact of a minor exchange rate gain. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that both petrol and HSD experienced an uptick in international market prices over the current fortnight. Additionally, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) faced higher import premiums on petrol despite a slight appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. Consequently, the…
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