Petrol Price in Pakistan Today (Live Update – April 2026)

Fuel prices in Pakistan are changing rapidly due to global oil market volatility and the ongoing Iran USA/Israel conflict. This page provides daily updated petrol, diesel, and high octane prices, along with key policy changes.

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Petrol Price in Pakistan Today (Updated: 24 April 2026)

• Petrol: Rs393.35 per litre
• Diesel: Rs380.19 per litre
• High Octane (HOBC): ~Rs450+ per litre

• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced an increase of Rs26.77 per litre in petrol prices, passing on the impact of global prices following the renewed deadlock between United States and Iran.
• Earlier, the government on April 10 decided to decrease petrol and diesel prices following the US-Iran ceasefire.
• The government on April 03 decided to decrease petrol and diesel prices,
• Following public backlash in response to increase of Rs137 a day earlier on April 02, upon which petrol price had reached a record Rs458.40 per liter.
• In a late night public address on April 03, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif maintained that the increase was inevitable given the global oil supply disruption amidst US-Israel war on Iran, however the government was reducing the levy by Rs.80 to give relief to the people.
• Two-wheelers (motorcycles) will get a subsidy on petrol at Rs100 per liter, with a maximum limit of 20 liters a month. The subsidy will be applicable for three months.
• According to officials, current fuel stocks are sufficient to meet the country’s demand.
• Earlier, on March 22, 2026, the government imposed a Rs 200 per litre levy on high-octane fuel.
• Overall, the fuel policy appears to be shifting toward more controlled and targeted consumption, with rationing for motorcyclists.

Latest Update (April 24, 2026)

Why is petrol price high in Pakistan?
Petrol prices in Pakistan are rising due to increases in global oil prices, currency depreciation, and supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

PRICE TREND

POLICY UPDATE

Government Fuel Policy (Latest)

• High Octane heavily taxed (Rs200 levy increase)
• Focus on reducing fuel consumption
• Possible shift to weekly price reviews

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

• Petrol prices may increase further if tensions escalate amidst US-Israel Iran war, and decrease if the an agreement is reached between US and Iran.
• High Octane likely to remain expensive.
• The government may introduce more fuel-saving measures.