Energy & Consumer Affairs | July 2026 | 4 min read
Quick Takeaways
⚡ Petrol has been reduced by Rs0.75 per litre to Rs335.06.
⚡ High-speed diesel has increased by Rs2.24 per litre to Rs390.62.
⚡ The latest prices are effective for the next 24 hours under daily revisions.
⚡ International oil benchmarks have moved back above the $90-per-barrel level for Brent.
⚡ Since the daily table began, diesel has risen much faster than petrol.
Pakistan’s latest daily fuel revision has brought only a tiny relief for petrol users, while diesel consumers face another increase that could add pressure on transport, agriculture and goods movement costs.
| Petrol Rs335.06/L |
High-Speed Diesel Rs390.62/L |
Brent Crude Around $91/bbl |
Petrol Gets Small Relief While Diesel Moves Higher
The government has reduced the price of motor spirit petrol by Rs0.75 per litre, bringing the new rate down from Rs335.81 to Rs335.06 per litre. The reduction is small, but it still matters for millions of motorcyclists, car owners, ride-hailing drivers and daily commuters who closely track even minor changes at the pump.
The bigger movement is in high-speed diesel, which has been increased by Rs2.24 per litre. The new diesel price now stands at Rs390.62 per litre, up from Rs388.38. Diesel is used heavily by buses, trucks, goods carriers, agricultural machinery and parts of the supply chain, so its rise can affect transport fares and the cost of moving essential goods.
| Consumer Impact The petrol cut is too small to change household fuel budgets meaningfully, while the diesel increase carries wider inflation risk because transport and logistics depend heavily on HSD. |
Latest Fuel Prices Announced for 24 Hours
| Fuel | Old Price | New Price | Change |
| Petrol | Rs335.81 | Rs335.06 | -Rs0.75 |
| High-Speed Diesel | Rs388.38 | Rs390.62 | +Rs2.24 |
The revised rates apply for the next 24 hours. This daily pricing format means pump prices can change quickly, depending on international oil movement, import costs, exchange-rate pressure and government calculations.
Oil Market Pressure Keeps Prices Volatile
The latest revision comes as international oil prices have again moved above the $90-per-barrel mark for Brent crude. At the time of reporting, Brent was around $91 per barrel, while WTI was near $85 per barrel. For an import-dependent market like Pakistan, global oil movement can quickly feed into domestic prices, especially when revisions are being made daily.
On Tuesday, petrol had already been increased by Rs1.63 per litre to Rs335.81, while diesel had gone up by Rs1.55 per litre to Rs388.38. The latest revision therefore reverses only a small part of the petrol increase, but continues the upward run in diesel.
| Market Watch If crude oil stays elevated, future daily revisions may remain uneven, with short petrol cuts possible alongside continued diesel pressure. |
Daily Fuel Price Movement So Far
| Date | Day | Petrol (Rs/L) | Diesel (Rs/L) |
| Before daily pricing (11-17 Jul) | Friday | 310.71 | 323.30 |
| 18 July | Saturday | 316.15 | 354.35 |
| 20 July | Monday | 315.80 | 360.06 |
| 21 July | Tuesday | 320.73 | 367.21 |
| 22 July | Wednesday | 327.12 | 375.04 |
| 23 July | Thursday | 331.52 | 378.66 |
| 24 July | Friday | 335.18 | 383.46 |
| 25-26 July | Saturday-Sunday | 335.18 | 383.46 |
| 27 July | Monday | 334.18 | 386.83 |
| 28 July | Tuesday | 335.81 | 388.38 |
| 29 July | Wednesday | 335.06 | 390.62 |
Based on the table, petrol has climbed from Rs310.71 to Rs335.06 per litre, a net increase of Rs24.35. Diesel has moved from Rs323.30 to Rs390.62 per litre, a sharper increase of Rs67.32 over the same sequence.
The trend shows why the diesel line is being watched more closely by businesses and consumers. Petrol mainly affects private travel and small daily movement, but diesel is directly linked with heavy transport, intercity supply routes and farm operations. A sustained diesel increase can therefore move beyond fuel stations and enter food, freight and retail pricing.
What Consumers Should Watch Next
Consumers should now watch whether international oil prices stay above current levels and whether the rupee remains stable. Any further jump in crude or import costs could push the next revision higher. On the other hand, a softer global market may give room for small cuts, particularly in petrol.
For now, the headline relief is limited. Petrol users get a reduction of less than one rupee per litre, while diesel users face another increase. The latest revision keeps fuel prices close to recent highs and leaves households, transporters and businesses waiting for the next daily update.
| Bottom Line Petrol has become slightly cheaper for one day, but diesel has become costlier again, keeping pressure on transport-linked expenses. |
Disclaimer: Fuel prices can change through official daily notifications. Readers should confirm the latest pump rates before making travel or business cost decisions.
