Why Pakistan’s Government Is Raising Petrol and Diesel Prices on September 16
Get ready for another price increase at the pump, as the Pakistani government is likely to raise the cost of gasoline and other fuels starting on September 16, 2025. This comes after recent increases in global oil prices, which have been fueled by new geopolitical conflicts.
The changes are expected to hit diesel the hardest, a fuel that is vital for the country’s transportation and farming sectors. On September 1, the government actually lowered the price of diesel, but this upcoming change will more than reverse that small cut.
Here’s the breakdown of the likely new prices:
- Petrol could increase by Rs. 1.54 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs. 266.15.
- High-speed diesel is expected to jump by Rs. 4.79 per litre, reaching Rs. 274.78.
- Kerosene might go up by Rs. 3.06 per litre to Rs. 179.87.
- Light diesel oil could rise by Rs. 3.68 per litre, hitting Rs. 163.44.
The main reason behind the rise in prices is the recent increase in crude oil costs internationally. This is reportedly linked to drone attacks by Ukraine on a major Russian port, which has disrupted the global oil supply.
