Petrol price rises Rs4.61, HSD falls Rs1.96/L

The Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, working through the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, has reset fuel rates effective September 22, 2026. Petrol, known as motor spirit, rises Rs4.61 per litre to Rs393.75, up from Rs389.14 on September 19. High-speed diesel, or HSD, falls Rs1.96 per litre to Rs422.08 from Rs424.04 previously. The revision follows the pricing mechanism set by the federal government, according to Mettis Global.

Global developments, including shifts in Platts benchmark quotes, premiums and incidental charges, were cited as the reason for the change. Petrol and diesel move in opposite directions from the same date, with petrol costlier and diesel cheaper. The revised figures are listed as ex-depot prices in the notice, with the previous rates shown alongside for comparison.