ISLAMABAD: In yet another blow to inflation-hit consumers, the government on Tuesday raised the prices of petroleum products for the first fortnight of October 2025, increasing both petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by more than Rs4 per litre.
According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the price of HSD has been increased by Rs4.04 to Rs276.81 per litre, while petrol (MS) will now cost Rs268.68 per litre, up by Rs4.07. The revised prices will take effect from October 1, 2025.
The adjustment has been made on the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the relevant ministries in view of global market trends and exchange rate fluctuations.
Petrol and diesel prices have a direct bearing on transportation, agriculture, and industrial costs. Analysts say the hike in HSD, widely used for freight and farm machinery, will push up the prices of essential commodities, while the increase in petrol will add to the commuting expenses of millions of urban consumers.
The latest revision is expected to fuel further inflationary pressures at a time when households are already struggling with a rising cost of living.
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