Petrol Prices Today in Pakistan
The official petrol price in Pakistan today, Thursday 23 July 2026, stands at Rs. 327.12 per litre. Fuel pump prices are continuously tracking global crude oil shifts and Pakistani Rupee exchange rates to ensure seamless petroleum distribution across major retail outlets nationwide.
Current Petroleum Prices Summary
| Fuel Product | Rate (PKR / Litre) | Price Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (Regular / Super) | Rs. 327.12 | +Rs. 6.39 |
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | Rs. 375.40 | +Rs. 8.19 |
| Light Diesel Oil (LDO) | Rs. 240.40 | +Rs. 35.18 |
| Kerosene Oil | Rs. 289.37 | 0.00 |
| High Octane (HOBC) | Rs. 340.00 | Market Variable |
1 Liter Petrol Price in Pakistan by City
The federal notification establishes a uniform base rate across all major supply depots. However, localized freight margins and distance from main refineries lead to slight differences of a few paisas between retail pumps in different cities.
| City | Petrol (Per Litre) | High Speed Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
| Lahore | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
| Islamabad / Rawalpindi | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
| Multan | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
| Quetta | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 |
Petroleum Price Trend & Historical Chart
Petroleum Prices Historical Archive
Track recent official revisions across all major refined oil products in Pakistan:
| Date | Petrol | HS Diesel | Light Diesel | Kerosene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Rs. 327.12 | Rs. 375.40 | Rs. 240.40 | Rs. 289.37 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Rs. 320.73 | Rs. 367.21 | Rs. 205.22 | Rs. 289.37 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Rs. 315.80 | Rs. 360.06 | Rs. 205.22 | Rs. 242.33 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Rs. 316.15 | Rs. 354.35 | Rs. 205.22 | Rs. 242.33 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Rs. 310.71 | Rs. 323.31 | Rs. 199.98 | Rs. 242.33 |
| Jul 04, 2026 | Rs. 297.53 | Rs. 309.51 | Rs. 199.98 | Rs. 231.14 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Rs. 299.50 | Rs. 311.47 | Rs. 199.98 | Rs. 233.90 |
Market Analysis: Why Are Fuel Rates Fluctuating?
The federal government continually reviews petroleum prices to mirror movements on international commodity desks and foreign currency exchange updates.
Key Market Drivers:
• Global Oil Shifts: Crude oil spot contracts fluctuate based on Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions, shipping route security, and global supply chain costs.
• Exchange Rate Impact: Because fuel imports require foreign currency settlement, any adjustment in the USD/PKR pair directly alters the landed import parity cost for refineries.
• High Octane vs Regular Petrol: While PSO regular fuel operates under regulated notifications, premium High Octane (HOBC) is priced independently by individual Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to account for special refining processes that protect high-compression engines from knocking.
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