Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.02, diesel by Rs5.28 for fifth straight review

Business Recorder reported that the government lifted petrol by Rs5.02 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.28 per litre at Friday's review, the fifth straight increase in petroleum prices. The revised ex-depot rates, notified by the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division after an OGRA revision, apply from Saturday, September 12, until Monday, September 14, 2026. Petrol now costs Rs375.82 per litre, up from Rs370.80, while HSD rises from Rs398.04 to Rs403.32 per litre.

Across the last five days, petrol has climbed Rs29.95 per litre and diesel Rs25.27 per litre in total. Thursday's review had already added Rs3.05 to petrol and Rs5.37 to diesel per litre.

Globally, crude prices eased on Friday yet were on track for a weekly gain above 9%, and US diesel hit a record high after attacks affecting shipping lanes in the Middle East raised worries about prolonged supply disruption. Brent crude futures were trading at $105.17 a barrel after dropping $2.46, or 2.29%.