Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.71, raises diesel's Re0.31 per litre
The government on Wednesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.71 to Rs379.31 per litre, while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.31 to Rs390.11 per litre. The new prices will remain effective for Thursday, October 22, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum…
The Pakistani government has made adjustments to the prices of petrol and diesel, reducing petrol by Rs2.71 to Rs379.31 per litre and increasing the price of high-speed diesel by Re0.31 to Rs390.11 per litre. These changes, effective for Thursday, October 22, 2026, were driven by global developments, including adjustments in Platts rates, premiums, and incidentals. The Petroleum Division attributed the revision to the Petroleum Pricing Mechanism set by the federal government.
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