Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease by Rs10.60 per litre for the next fortnight, effective from January 1, 2026, according to ARY News, citing sources.
Sources suggest that the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) may also be reduced by Rs8.59 per litre, while petrol is likely to see a cut of Rs10.60 per litre.
Similarly, the price of light diesel oil (LDO) is likely to drop by Rs6.62 per litre, and kerosene oil could be reduced by Rs8.92 per litre.
After the proposed reductions, the price of petrol is expected to decrease from Rs263.09 to Rs252.85 per litre. High-speed diesel may drop from Rs267.80 to Rs259.21 per litre.
Sources also mentioned that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will send its price recommendations to the Petroleum Division on December 31. Following approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the new prices will be formally announced by the Petroleum Division.
Notably, in the previous fortnight, the government kept the price of petrol unchanged at Rs263.45 per litre, while reducing the price of high-speed diesel by Rs14 to Rs265.65 per litre.
