Petrol became cheaper and high-speed diesel became dearer in Pakistan on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as the government notified revised fuel prices for the day, bringing petrol down by Rs3.19 a litre to Rs376.06 and raising diesel by Rs2.25 a litre to Rs398.07.
What happened?
The Petroleum Division notified the revised rates, which took effect on October 28, 2026, under the daily fuel price mechanism. Under the new rates, petrol costs Rs376.06 a litre, down from Rs379.25, while high-speed diesel costs Rs398.07 a litre, up from Rs395.82.
Key details
- Petrol: Rs379.25 down to Rs376.06 a litre, a cut of Rs3.19.
- High-speed diesel: Rs395.82 up to Rs398.07 a litre, a rise of Rs2.25.
- The new rates apply for October 28, 2026, until the next daily revision.
- The revision follows the previous day’s increase, when petrol rose by Rs1.54 and diesel by Rs2.16 a litre.
- According to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s pricing publication, the petrol cut came largely from a Rs5.71-a-litre fall in customs duty, from Rs26.27 to Rs20.56, which offset higher international benchmark prices.
- Fuel prices have been revised daily since July 17, 2026, replacing the previous weekly system, so that changes in international prices reach consumers more quickly.
What it means for people in Pakistan
For motorists, the cut brings some relief at the pump, especially for motorcycles, cars and rickshaws that run on petrol. For transporters, farmers and businesses that rely on diesel, the increase adds to operating costs, and diesel now costs Rs22.01 a litre more than petrol. Because prices are revised daily, today’s rates apply for one day only, so it is worth checking the pump price before filling up.
