Petrol Price in Pakistan Today
OGRA RatesEffective Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Petrol (Premier Euro 5)
Rs. 331.20
+Rs. 5.77
Effective 18 August 2026, the Ministry of Energy and OGRA revised domestic fuel prices upward due to global oil market volatility and import parity cost adjustments. Petrol (MS-92) expanded by 1.77% (+Rs. 5.77/L) to reach Rs. 331.20 per litre, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) surged by 1.69% (+Rs. 6.47/L) to settle at Rs. 390.42 per litre.
Petrol (Super) +5.77
Rs. 331.20 /L
HS Diesel +6.47
Rs. 390.42 /L
Light Diesel 0.00
Rs. 249.03 /L
Kerosene 0.00
Rs. 289.75 /L
National Rate Breakdown
Recent Price Archive (August 2026)
Date
Petrol
Diesel
LDO
Kerosene
Aug 18
331.20
390.42
249.03
289.75
Aug 17
325.43
383.95
249.03
289.75
Aug 16
325.43
383.95
249.03
289.75
Aug 15
325.43
383.95
249.03
289.75
Aug 14
325.43
383.95
249.03
289.75
Aug 13
324.98
382.79
247.82
289.27
City Wise Retail Rates (Ex-Depot Base)
City
Petrol (PKR)
HS Diesel (PKR)
Karachi
331.20
390.42
Islamabad
331.20
390.42
Peshawar
331.20
390.42
Quetta
331.20
390.42
7-Day Price Movement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the petrol price in Pakistan today (18 August 2026)?
The official price of petrol (Premier Euro 5) is Rs. 331.20 per litre following a Rs. 5.77 upward adjustment.
What is today’s diesel price in Pakistan?
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) retails at Rs. 390.42 per litre following an increase of Rs. 6.47.
How are petroleum prices determined in Pakistan?
Prices are determined by OGRA and the Ministry of Energy based on international FOB crude oil rates, PKR exchange rate volatility, and government Petroleum Development Levy (PDL).
What are the current taxes on petrol and diesel?
The federal government maintains duties and taxes alongside the standard Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) framework integrated into the final ex-depot pricing model.
