Govt raises petrol price by Rs6.88, HSD by Rs5.62 per litre
The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs6.88 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.62 per litre, effective till Thursday, September 17, 2026. According to an Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) notification, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs391.22 per litre, while HSD will be available at Rs421.45 per litre. The regulator said the increase was primarily…
The government has recently raised the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) in an effort to combat the effects of higher international market prices. Effective until September 17, 2026, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs6.88 per litre, bringing it to Rs391.22 per litre. Similarly, HSD will now cost Rs421.45 per litre, a Rs5.62 increase from previous rates.
This decision comes in response to ongoing global uncertainty in the petroleum market, which has led to a rise in prices for these essential fuels. The government also cited changes in Platts rates, premiums, and other relevant factors as contributing to the increase. While this move may provide some relief to oil-producing nations, it adds to the financial strain faced by consumers and businesses due to rising international crude oil and petroleum product prices.
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