Petrol Up By Nearly Rs. 150 Per Litre in 2026
Petrol prices in Pakistan have increased by Rs. 145.13 per litre since the start of 2026, while high-speed diesel has … Read More The post Petrol Up By Nearly Rs. 150 Per Litre in 2026 appeared first on ProPakistani .
Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have surged by more than Rs. 150 per litre since the beginning of 2026. On the first day of the year, petrol was sold at Rs. 253.17 per litre and diesel at Rs. 257.08. By October 10, the price of petrol had reached Rs. 398.30 per litre and diesel had increased to Rs. 396.24 per litre.
The government introduced a daily price determination system for fuel based on international market rates on July 21, 2026. Since then, petrol prices have risen and fallen 35 and 22 times respectively, while diesel prices have experienced 34 and 23 fluctuations.
Between July 2025 and April 2026, petroleum levy collections for the government amounted to approximately Rs. 1.342 trillion, compared to around Rs. 1.205 trillion collected during the same period in the previous year. The government aims to collect around Rs. 1.676 trillion in petroleum levy revenue for the fiscal year 2026 to 2027.
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