Petrol price rises 77 paisa, diesel drops Rs1.03

Mettis Global reported that the Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy has changed fuel prices, with the new rates taking effect on September 1, 2026. Petrol, officially called motor spirit, rises by Rs0.77 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) falls by Rs1.03 per litre. The report is dated August 31, 2026.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) carried out the revision under the federal government's revised pricing mechanism, which computes prices daily. Against the rates of 29.08.2026, petrol moves from Rs342.02 to Rs342.79 per litre, while HSD slides from Rs371.44 to Rs370.41 per litre.

The petrol increase of Rs0.77 is smaller than the diesel cut of Rs1.03, so the two fuels moved in opposite directions. Both sets of new rates apply together from September 1, 2026, as notified by the regulator.