ISLAMABAD: Petrol price has risen by 88 paisas to Rs393.64 per litre while diesel has fallen by Rs1.88 to Rs397.76 for October 6, offering limited relief to transport and agricultural sectors while increasing costs for motorists.
The government has revised prices of major petroleum products under the **daily petroleum pricing mechanism**, according to the Petroleum Division.
The price of petrol has increased from **Rs392.76 to Rs393.64 per litre**, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has declined from **Rs399.64 to Rs397.76 per litre**.
The Petroleum Division attributed the latest changes to movements in international petroleum markets, including changes in **Platts rates, premiums and incidentals**.
Despite the contrasting movements, both major fuels remain close to the **Rs400-per-litre mark**, keeping petroleum costs a significant expense for households, transport operators and businesses.
Petrol is primarily consumed by **motorcycles, cars, rickshaws and other light vehicles**, making its price particularly relevant to household budgets and daily commuting costs.
It is also widely used by taxis, ride-hailing vehicles and small commercial vehicles, meaning the increase will add to operating expenses for frequent users.
For a consumer purchasing **20 litres of petrol**, the 88-paisa increase translates into an additional **Rs17.60** compared with the previous price.
A purchase of **100 litres** would cost Rs88 more under the revised petrol price.
Diesel, in contrast, is heavily used by **trucks, buses, heavy transport vehicles, agricultural machinery, construction equipment and commercial and industrial operations**.
The Rs1.88-per-litre reduction means a buyer of **100 litres of diesel will save Rs188** compared with the previous price.
The diesel reduction could provide some relief to freight operators because HSD is a major component of the operating costs of heavy transport vehicles.
The impact of diesel prices extends beyond transport operators because trucks and other heavy vehicles move **agricultural produce, food, petroleum products, construction materials, industrial goods and consumer products** across the country.
Any change in diesel prices can therefore affect transportation and supply-chain costs.
The agricultural sector is another major consumer of HSD, with **tractors, tube-well pumps and other farm machinery** relying on diesel.
Changes in diesel prices can consequently influence the costs of cultivation, irrigation, harvesting and transportation of agricultural output.
At the new rates, **100 litres of petrol will cost Rs39,364**, compared with **Rs39,776 for 100 litres of diesel**.
Under the daily pricing mechanism, domestic petroleum prices can be adjusted more frequently in response to international market movements.
For October 6, petrol will therefore become marginally more expensive for motorists, while diesel users in transportation, agriculture, construction and other sectors will receive some relief from the Rs1.88-per-litre reduction.
