Relief for inflation hit Pakistanis on Eid as the federal government reduced fuel prices across Pakistan, cutting both petrol and diesel rates by Rs22 per litre.
The price of petrol has been reduced from Rs403.78 to Rs381.78 per litre, while diesel has dropped from Rs402.78 to Rs380.78 per litre.
New Petrol Price in Pakistan
| Product | Old Price | Cut | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Petrol | 403.78 | -22.00 | 381.78 |
| Diesel | 402.78 | -22.00 | 380.78 |
The government said the decision was taken as part of its continued effort to provide relief to the public, with the announcement made on the third day of Eid.
The Prime Minister’s Office stated that easing financial pressure on citizens remains a top priority, adding that support measures have continued even under difficult economic conditions. These include fuel subsidies for public transport users, goods transport operators, motorcycles, and rickshaw owners.
Officials further claimed that timely government action has helped maintain fuel availability in the country, even when some regional markets reportedly experienced shortages and long queues at petrol stations.
The statement also referred to earlier global oil crises, noting that despite rising international prices, the government had absorbed costs through subsidies exceeding Rs130 per litre to prevent sharp increases in domestic fuel rates and ensure relief for consumers.
The latest cut is being seen as relief measure for households and transport sectors already dealing with inflationary pressure.
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