ISLAMABAD, August 25, 2026: The prices of petroleum products have been increased, according to a notification issued by Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday.
The petrol price has been increased by Rs1.12 per litre, taking the new petrol price to Rs343.10 per litre.
The price of High-Speed Diesel has also been increased by Rs1.11 per litre. The new price of High-Speed Diesel has been set at Rs371.80 per litre.
According to the notification, the revised petroleum product prices will remain applicable for August 26 and 27.
Earlier, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in Pakistan approved an increase in the dealers’ margin on petrol and diesel by Rs.1.34 per litre, in a move aimed at addressing demands from fuel station operators.
The dealers’ margin has been raised from Rs.8.64 to Rs.9.98 per litre, with the decision taking effect immediately, according to the government.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has been briefed on the decision and he backed the increase.
The ECC meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and was held virtually at the Ministry of Finance.
Following the government’s assurance, the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association postponed a nationwide strike planned for 15 August 2026. The association said petrol stations across the country would remain open on Saturday.
