Govt jacks up petrol price by Rs12.90; diesel raised by Rs3.72 per litre

Business Recorder reported that the government has raised petrol by Rs12.90 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.72 per litre, with the revised rates applying from Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Petrol now stands at Rs358.77 per litre, up from Rs345.87, while HSD has moved to Rs381.77 from Rs378.05.

A notice from the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division shows that OGRA set new ex-depot rates on Monday, using the government's pricing formula. The revisions reflect the routine practice of resetting fuel rates against global crude trends and other cost considerations.

The move comes after the previous review on Friday, when diesel was lifted by Rs3.74 per litre and petrol was reduced by Rs3.13 per litre. Petrol and diesel have therefore moved in opposite directions within a short span.