Govt jacks up petrol price by Rs12.90; diesel raised by Rs3.72 per litre
The government increased the price of petrol by Rs12.90 per litre and the high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs3.72 per litre, effective from Tuesday, September 8, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum pricing…
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the government announced an increase in fuel prices. The price of petrol was raised by Rs12.90 per litre, while diesel saw a hike of Rs3.72 per litre. According to the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products. The new petrol price increased from Rs345.87 to Rs358.77 per litre, and HSD rose from Rs378.05 to Rs381.77 per litre.
This price adjustment will remain in effect until Tuesday, following the government's practice of adjusting fuel costs according to international oil markets and other factors. The previous price change occurred on Friday, with diesel's price increased by Rs3.74 per litre and petrol's decreased by Rs3.13 per litre.
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