ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is stepping into October with fresh change in fuel prices, bringing some relief at petrol stations but leaving motorists with only a tiny reduction in the price of petrol.
The government axed price of high-speed diesel by Rs1.89 per litre, while petrol has become cheaper by just 14 paisas per litre under the latest monthly petroleum price revision. With the new rates taking effect from October 1, 2026, diesel will now be available at Rs400.35 per litre, down from Rs402.24.
Petrol, meanwhile, has been reduced from Rs387.54 to Rs387.40 per litre — a cut so small that its impact on the cost of filling a vehicle is expected to remain minimal.
Pakistan Petrol Price Trend in September 2026
Pakistan’s petrol market went through a sharp rise followed by a late-month retreat in September, with the price climbing by nearly Rs45 per litre from the start of the month before ending with two consecutive reductions.
Petrol was priced at Rs342.79 per litre on September 1. It then moved steadily higher, with the biggest single jump coming on September 8, when the price surged by Rs12.90 to Rs358.77 per litre.
The upward trend continued through the middle of the month. Petrol crossed Rs370 per litre on September 11, reached Rs380.24 on September 15, and climbed to Rs391.22 on September 17 after another Rs6.88 increase. After a brief decline, petrol hit its September peak of Rs393.75 per litre on September 22. From there, prices began moving lower, although the reductions were relatively modest compared with the earlier increases.
September petrol price movement
| Date | Petrol Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Rs342.79 | +Rs0.77 |
| September 2 | Rs343.87 | +Rs1.08 |
| September 3 | Rs346.16 | +Rs2.29 |
| September 4 | Rs349.00 | +Rs2.84 |
| September 5 | Rs345.87 | -Rs3.13 |
| September 8 | Rs358.77 | +Rs12.90 |
| September 9 | Rs364.35 | +Rs5.58 |
| September 10 | Rs367.75 | +Rs3.40 |
| September 11 | Rs370.80 | +Rs3.05 |
| September 12 | Rs375.82 | +Rs5.02 |
| September 15 | Rs380.24 | +Rs4.42 |
| September 16 | Rs384.34 | +Rs4.10 |
| September 17 | Rs391.22 | +Rs6.88 |
| September 18 | Rs390.79 | -Rs0.43 |
| September 19 | Rs389.14 | -Rs1.65 |
| September 22 | Rs393.75 | +Rs4.61 |
| September 23 | Rs392.05 | -Rs1.70 |
| September 24 | Rs390.12 | -Rs1.93 |
| September 25 | Rs389.28 | -Rs0.84 |
| September 26 | Rs391.30 | +Rs2.02 |
| September 29 | Rs389.03 | -Rs2.27 |
| September 30 | Rs387.54 | -Rs1.49 |
By September 30, petrol had fallen to Rs387.54 per litre, after the government announced a Rs1.49 reduction. High-speed diesel was also reduced by Rs2.73 to Rs402.24 per litre.
Overall, petrol ended September Rs44.75 per litre higher than its September 1 level, representing an increase of about 13.1% despite the late-month cuts. The strongest upward movement came on September 8, while the month’s highest rate was recorded on September 22.
The government’s petroleum pricing mechanism takes international Platts prices, exchange-rate movements, import premiums and other applicable costs into account when determining the rates.
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