Today Petrol Price in Pakistan

Today 24 Sep, 2026 petrol price in Pakistan is Rs. 390.12 per litre. Petrol has decreased by Rs. 1.93 today. Check the table below for Super Petrol, High-Octane (HOBC), and Standard Petrol rates, and see why petrol prices keep changing day by day.

Why Is Petrol Price falling in Pakistan Today?

Petrol has down six times now and Pakistan's fuel prices closely follow two things: 

• What oil costs on the world market
• How strong the rupee is against the dollar. 

When either one moves the price at the pump follows within days.

Current Fuel Rates in Pakistan

• Petrol: Rs. 390.12 per litre
• Kerosene Oil: Rs. 347.32 per litre
• High Octane (HOBC): Rs. 400 per litre

International Oil Rates 

International oil markets have been under stress for months due to Middle East tensions, as blocked shipping routes and pipeline attacks cut off major oil exports. 

At the same time, worldwide oil reserves have dropped sharply since February, leaving no backup and pushing crude oil prices to their highest levels. Because Pakistan relies on imported fuel, these international price pressures quickly affect local pump rates. 

How US-Iran Conflict and Middle East Crisis Impact Global Oil

• US-Iran Strains & Fed Rates: Ongoing tension between the US and Iran keeps world oil prices high near WTI crued $91.46 a barrel. Even though the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates to lower inflation, heavy global risks are keeping oil prices high. 
• Blocked Sea Routes & Pipeline Attacks: Tanker traffic near the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Drone attacks on Saudi pipelines and Red Sea risks have cut off vital export routes. 
• Europe's Winter Gas Crisis: European natural gas prices remain near record highs ahead of winter. With low storage tanks and limited LNG from Qatar, countries like Germany and the Netherlands are rushing for emergency gas which directly impacts diesel prices across global markets. 

Who is most affected by these price hikes? 

• Transport fares rise first, as rickshaws, taxis and ride-hailing services adjust within days. 
• Freight costs go up which pushes prices higher on everyday goods delivered by road. 
• Farmers pay more to run diesel tractors and tube wells which can affect crop prices later. Households end up spending more on daily essentials without any change in income. 

How Does the Rupee-Dollar Rate Affect Petrol Prices?

Oil is bought and sold in US dollars, so the strength of the Pakistani rupee matters just as much as the world oil price. If the rupee weakens against the dollar, the same barrel of oil costs more in rupees, even if the international price hasn't changed at all. OGRA factors both the oil price and the exchange rate into every fortnightly revision.

Petrol Price in Karachi

Petrol price in Karachi is the same nationwide at Rs. 390.12 per litre, because rates stay the same across all cities under the current system.

What is the petrol price in Pakistan today? 

The petrol price in Pakistan today is Rs. 390.12 per litre.

Why Do Petrol Prices Change Daily in Pakistan?

Rising global oil rates and Middle East tensions drive back-to-back daily price updates.

What is the PSO petrol price in Pakistan today? 

The PSO petrol price in Pakistan today is Rs. 390.12 per litre matching the national OGRA rate.