Diesel Price in Pakistan

Today, September 24, 2026 the diesel price in Pakistan sits at Rs. 414.75 per litre for High Speed Diesel. OGRA can revise this rate anytime a new notification goes out moving it up or down based on where international oil prices stand at the time. Check the latest diesel chart below for the current rates across High Speed Diesel and Light Diesel Oil.

Today Diesel Price in Pakistan 2026

As per the recent notification from the Petroleum Division current local fuel rates stand at:

• High Speed Diesel (HSD): Rs. 424.04/litre
• Light Diesel Oil (LDO): Rs. 304.78/litre
• Change from last revision: Rs. 0.88 (from Rs. 424.92)

High Speed Diesel vs Light Diesel Price in Pakistan

Just like people often confuse petrol and diesel, High Speed Diesel (HSD) and Light Diesel Oil (LDO) serve completely different purposes:

• High Speed Diesel (HSD): Used in trucks, buses, tractors and power generators.
• Light Diesel Oil (LDO): Used in slow-speed industrial machinery and agricultural tube wells.

HSD sees much higher consumption across Pakistan which is why any shift in its price directly impacts the wider economy.

Why Does the Diesel Price Change in Pakistan?

Every price update for local diesel depends on key factors:

• International oil benchmark rates
• Dollar value against the Pakistani rupee
• Changes in government taxes and levies
• Transport and shipping costs
• Refinery fees

Why Is the Diesel Price So High in Pakistan in 2026?

Fuel rates across Pakistan went up significantly in 2026 due to the Middle East conflict messing with international shipping lanes. Since Pakistan buys most of its crude from overseas any issue abroad hits domestic rates fast.

• Strait of Hormuz Bottleneck: Fighting between Israel and Iran slowed down tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz cutting off a major trade route for global oil. A bottleneck that usually carries roughly a fifth of global petroleum supply.

• Crude Shortage: Middle Eastern crude is heavier and yields a higher percentage of diesel than lighter crude grades from other regions. As a result Gulf supply cuts impacted diesel supplies far more than petrol.
• Refinery Outages: Multiple Middle Eastern refineries suffered damage or were forced to shut down during the fighting shrinking global diesel supply at the source.
• Import Dependency: Pakistan needs US dollars to import crude and refined fuel. Domestic pump prices reached record highs because a falling rupee teamed up with rising international oil rates. 

Diesel Price - Monthly Overview

In early September 2026 HSD shot up over Rs. 53 per litre peaking at Rs. 424.92 before settling at Rs. 424.04. This was a sharp change from August when rates stayed calm around Rs. 364–372. Meanwhile Light Diesel (LDO) stayed near Rs. 267–279 until a sudden Rs. 25.23 single day spike pushed it to Rs. 304.78. These price hikes were driven by global oil shortages and supply issues in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Diesel Price in Pakistan Today – City Wise Rate

Diesel prices in Pakistan are kept uniform nationwide. There are no city-specific rates though minor dealer-level variations can occasionally happen in remote regions.

• Karachi: Rs. 424.04/litre
• Lahore: Rs. 424.04/litre
• Islamabad: Rs. 424.04/litre
• Rawalpindi - Faisalabad - Multan - Peshawar - Quetta: Rs. 424.04/litre (Flat nationwide rate)

How Diesel Prices Impact Transport & Agriculture in Pakistan

• Trucking Costs: When diesel rise goods transport gets pricier instantly.
• Bus Fares: Everyday bus and travel tickets get more expensive right away.
• Agriculture: Farmers pay extra to run tractors and tube wells making food more expensive.

What is the diesel price in Pakistan today?

Today the diesel price in Pakistan is Rs. 424.04 per litre.

Is diesel price the same in every city of Pakistan?

The rate is uniform nationwide across all cities.

How often does the diesel rate in Pakistan change?

OGRA reviews fuel rates every fortnight though daily changes happen occasionally.