The petrol price in Pakistan today is Rs393.86 per litre, after the government raised the national rate by Rs1.20. The same revision cut high-speed diesel by Re0.17 per litre, to Rs396.65, according to reports of the new rates for October 15. High-speed diesel is the grade used by many trucks and buses, so the cut is relevant to both private and commercial users.
Petrol up, diesel down
Reports on the revision say the government raised petrol by Rs1.20 per litre and lowered high-speed diesel by Re0.17 per litre. Petrol is the fuel used by most cars and motorcycles, so the rise reaches a large share of road users. The reports put the new petrol rate at Rs393.86 and the new high-speed diesel rate at Rs396.65 per litre. These are national rates as reported, and the material does not include the rates that applied before the change.
Timeline: what has happened so far
- October 13: a report described a cut in petrol and a rise in diesel for this date. The sources give no rupee amounts for it.
- October 14: a report described cuts to both petrol and diesel for this date. No rupee amounts are given.
- October 15: the revised rates apply for this date, with petrol at Rs393.86 per litre (up Rs1.20) and high-speed diesel at Rs396.65 per litre (down Re0.17).
What the sources do not say
The reports do not give an official explanation for the decision, so the reason behind the revision is not confirmed in this material. They also include no reaction from transport operators or fuel dealers. The sources do not say when the next change to fuel prices will be announced, so readers should watch for official notices rather than assume a schedule.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Petrol ki qeemat Rs1.20 fi litre barh gayi hai aur 15 October ke liye rate Rs393.86 fi litre bataya gaya hai. High-speed diesel Re0.17 fi litre sasta hua hai aur ab Rs396.65 par hai. Agar aap rozana petrol use karte hain to mahine ka kharcha thora barh jayega, jabke diesel wali gaariyon ko thori rahat mili hai. Hukumat ki wajah aur agli tabdeeli ke baare mein abhi koi wazeh maloomat nahi hai.
