Petrol Prices Today in Pakistan
The official petrol price in Pakistan today, Tuesday 28 July 2026, stands reduced at Rs. 334.18 per litre (-0.30%). High Speed Diesel experienced an increase and is retailing at Rs. 386.83 per litre (+0.88%) following the latest daily pricing notification by the Petroleum Division.
Current Petroleum Prices Summary
| Fuel Product | Rate (PKR / Ltr) | Price Shift | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (Regular / Super) | Rs. 334.18 | -Rs. 1.00 | -0.30% |
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | Rs. 386.83 | +Rs. 3.37 | +0.88% |
| Light Diesel Oil (LDO) | Rs. 252.60 | Rs. 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Kerosene Oil | Rs. 301.14 | Rs. 0.00 | 0.00% |
| High Octane (HOBC) | Rs. 350.00 | Market Var. | — |
1 Liter Petrol Price in Pakistan by City
Federal notifications establish a uniform base rate nationwide, though localized freight margins cause minor paisa variances across outlets.
| City | Petrol (Per Litre) | High Speed Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
| Lahore | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
| Islamabad / Rawalpindi | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
| Multan | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
| Quetta | Rs. 334.18 | Rs. 386.83 |
Petroleum Price Trend & Historical Chart
Petroleum Prices Historical Archive
Track recent official daily revisions and percentage fluctuations across all major refined oil products in Pakistan:
| Date | Petrol | % Chg | HS Diesel | % Chg | Light Diesel | Kerosene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Rs. 334.18 | -0.30% | Rs. 386.83 | +0.88% | Rs. 252.60 | Rs. 301.14 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Rs. 335.18 | 0.00% | Rs. 383.46 | 0.00% | Rs. 252.60 | Rs. 301.14 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Rs. 335.18 | 0.00% | Rs. 383.46 | 0.00% | Rs. 252.60 | Rs. 301.14 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Rs. 335.18 | +1.10% | Rs. 383.46 | +1.27% | Rs. 252.60 | Rs. 301.14 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Rs. 331.52 | +1.35% | Rs. 378.66 | +0.96% | Rs. 246.55 | Rs. 297.17 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Rs. 327.12 | +1.99% | Rs. 375.04 | +2.13% | Rs. 246.55 | Rs. 297.17 |
Market Analysis: Why Are Fuel Rates Fluctuating?
Under OGRA’s current daily pricing mechanism (effective Monday–Friday), ex-depot prices are updated daily based on SBP dollar rates and Platts Arab Gulf benchmarks. Following the weekend hold, petrol prices dropped by Rs. 1.00 per litre while High Speed Diesel saw a surcharge of Rs. 3.37 per litre effective July 28, 2026.
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