Petrol price up by Rs5.02, HSD’s by Rs5.28

Business Recorder reported that the government raised petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices in its daily fuel revision on Friday. Petrol's ex-depot price climbed by Rs5.02 to Rs375.82 per litre, up from Rs370.80, while HSD rose Rs5.28 to Rs403.32 from Rs398.04. The new rates take effect on September 12, 2026 and will stay in force for the next three days.

Global refined product prices have kept rising amid escalating tensions in the region. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority worked out the daily figures by averaging the Platts Arab Gulf Means Price over seven working days. Ex-refinery prices moved up as well, with petrol at Rs265.36 per litre from Rs260.35 and HSD at Rs296.45 from Rs291.17.

Levies and profit margins were largely unchanged, with a petroleum levy of Rs80 per litre and a climate support levy of Rs5 per litre. Customs duties stayed fixed at Rs21.15 per litre for petrol and Rs15.68 for HSD, while the inland freight equalisation margin was adjusted to Rs7.61 on petrol and Rs4.02 on HSD. Dealers keep Rs9.98 per litre and oil marketing companies keep Rs7.87 per litre under the notification.