ISLAMABAD: Petrol price has jumped another Rs5.58 per litre for September 9, taking the cumulative increase to Rs18.48 in two days, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has risen Rs7.90 during the same period.
The Petroleum Division said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), under the revised petroleum pricing mechanism issued by the Federal Government, had revised the applicable ex-depot prices of petroleum products for September 9, 2026.
The ex-depot price of Motor Spirit (petrol) has increased from Rs358.77 to Rs364.35 per litre, reflecting a fresh increase of Rs5.58 per litre.
Similarly, the ex-depot price of HSD has risen from Rs381.77 to Rs385.95 per litre, showing an increase of Rs4.18 per litre.
The latest adjustment comes just a day after petrol was increased by Rs12.90 per litre and HSD by Rs3.72 per litre for September 8.
As a result, petrol has become Rs18.48 per litre more expensive in just two days, while HSD has registered a cumulative increase of Rs7.90 per litre.
The back-to-back increases have further intensified the fuel burden on consumers, with petrol now priced at Rs364.35 per litre and HSD at Rs385.95 per litre.
The latest petrol increase will directly affect motorcycle and car users who depend on petrol for daily commuting. Higher fuel expenditure will add to the cost of travelling to workplaces, businesses, educational institutions and other destinations.
Petrol is also widely used by taxis, ride-hailing vehicles and delivery services. The increase will therefore raise operating expenses for individuals and businesses dependent on petrol-powered vehicles.
The impact of higher HSD prices is expected to be broader because diesel is extensively used by trucks, buses, commercial transport and agricultural machinery.
An increase in diesel costs can raise the expense of transporting agricultural produce, food items, industrial raw materials and manufactured goods. Transport operators may also face pressure to adjust freight charges to absorb higher fuel expenses.
The successive increases could consequently place additional pressure on household budgets as well as business operating costs.
For consumers already facing higher transportation expenses, another increase in petroleum prices could further increase the cost of daily travel and other fuel-dependent activities.
The latest revision has been made under the revised petroleum pricing mechanism, under which petroleum prices are adjusted on a daily basis in line with the applicable pricing formula.
With the latest increase, consumers will now face petrol at Rs364.35 per litre and HSD at Rs385.95 per litre from September 9.
