{
  "id": 8070960,
  "title": "Govt raises diesel by Rs3.47, cuts petrol by 43 paisas for Sep 18",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/govt-raises-diesel-by-rs3-47-cuts-petrol-by-43-paisas-for-sep-18",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T13:04:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629906/govt-raises-diesel-price-by-rs347-cuts-petrol-price-by-43-paisas-for-sep-18"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the government raised the price of high-speed diesel by Rs3.47 per litre and decreased the price of petrol by 43 paisas for September 18. The Petroleum Division announced that petrol would cost Rs390.79 per litre and high-speed diesel would be priced at Rs424.92 per litre. This price adjustment comes after a recent increase of Rs6.88 per litre in petrol and Rs5.62 per litre for high-speed diesel. In July, the government introduced a new pricing mechanism, which now reviews and notifies petroleum product prices daily, in response to volatility in global oil markets due to tensions between the United States and Iran. The government has also reinstated fuel conservation measures, including closing shops and businesses by 9pm and restaurants by 11pm. Additionally, fuel allocations for official vehicles have been reduced by 50% for three months, and a complete ban on vehicle purchases is in effect. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 off petrol for motorcycles, three-wheeler rickshaws, and cars with engines up to 800cc, benefiting around 11.8 million consumers.",
  "summary": "HSD price rises to Rs424.92 per litre while petrol price falls to Rs390.79 following latest revision",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}