Third straight hike: diesel up Rs6.72, petrol Rs3.40 per litre

Business Recorder reported that the government has raised petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices again, with the new rates taking effect from Thursday, September 10, 2026. Petrol rises by Rs3.40 per litre and diesel by Rs6.72 per litre, marking the third consecutive increase in petroleum prices. Over the last three days, petrol has gone up by a total of Rs21.88 and diesel by Rs14.62 per litre.

According to a notification from the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised ex-depot prices on Wednesday under the pricing mechanism. Petrol now stands at Rs367.75 per litre, up from Rs364.35, while HSD has risen from Rs385.95 to Rs392.67 per litre.

An earlier review had lifted petrol by Rs5.58 and diesel by Rs4.18 per litre. The new rates will remain in force until Thursday, with the government continuing to adjust fuel prices according to global oil markets and other cost considerations.