Petrol Price in Pakistan Today

Today Aug 24, 2026 Petrol price in Pakistan is Rs. 341.59 per litre across local pumps.The government updates these pump prices every single day under the newly active pricing mechanism to directly match the continuous shifting of oil values in the international market. Track how fuel prices are moving by looking at the fresh petroleum charts available for all regions in Pakistan. You can also view the newest retailing rates for High Speed Diesel, Light Diesel Oil, and Kerosene Oil.

Today Petrol Price in Pakistan | Latest Fuel & PSO Rates

The government has changed the fuel rates across the country again this morning. 

• Currently, the latest 1 liter petrol price in Pakistan is Rs. 341.59 at all retail pumps.

Local petroleum authorities are now updating these numbers daily based on global market shifts, so pump rates change instantly.

Current Fuel Rates in Pakistan (24 Aug, 2026)

Following midnight price updates here are the current pump rates:

• Petrol (Super): Rs. 341.59 per litre (up by Rs. 3.81)
• High-Speed Diesel (HSD): Rs. 368.29 per litre (up by Rs. 3.59)
• Light Diesel Oil (LDO): Rs. 269.69 per litre
• Kerosene Oil (SKO): Rs. 303.50 per litre

Why Does Petrol Price in Pakistan Change EveryDay?

Many citizens wonder why fuel rates seem to move almost daily now.

• Pakistan has shifted toward a more frequent, daily pricing mechanism instead of the old fortnightly system.
• Local petrol rates directly track international crude oil prices and the US Dollar exchange rate.
• Diesel prices move on a similar daily basis though they often follow separate international benchmarks and shipping costs from petrol.
• When global oil costs rise or the rupee weakens, pumps update their digital boards at midnight. If global prices ease, the local rate adjusts downward the next day.

Since the PSO petrol price in Pakistan today sets the benchmark rate, nearly all other fuel retailers across the country sell at this same official price.

How Is Petrol Price Calculated in Pakistan?

The rate isn't set randomly; it's based on international product prices, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, in-land freight charges, distribution margins and applicable government taxes. Once this formula is applied, the revised rate is notified and every oil marketing company, including PSO, Shell, and Attock, follows it uniformly at the pump.

Petrol Price in Pakistan: Yesterday vs Today

Yesterday's official petrol price in Pakistan was Rs. 337.78 per litre, with diesel at Rs. 364.70. Today's rates have moved up slightly from there, showing how quickly pump prices can shift within just a day or two.

High Octane Petrol Price in Pakistan

For premium cars and SUVs, the high octane petrol price in Pakistan has also seen a revision. 

• The current high octane price in Pakistan is Rs. 365.00 per litre. 

Drivers choosing high-grade fuel will need to pay this premium rate at designated urban stations.

Petrol Price in Karachi

Petrol price in Karachi today is Rs. 341.59 per litre for regular fuel the same as the national rate, since OGRA's pricing structure applies uniformly across all cities and provinces.

Q: Why does the petrol price in Pakistan change every day now?

A: Pakistan now changes petrol prices daily based on global crude oil and the dollar rate.

Q: What is the high octane price in Pakistan today?

A: High octane petrol runs about Rs. 365.00 per liter but the rate isn't the same everywhere.

Q: Is the PSO petrol price in Pakistan different from private pumps?

A: Private pumps sell at the same rate as PSO Rs. 341.59 per litre today.