ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The government is expected to increase Petrol prices in Pakistan from October 1, 2025, according to the sources.
Both ex-refinery and ex-depot prices are set to witness a price revision upwards, driven by the recent surge in international crude oil prices. Based on estimates, the petrol price at the ex-refinery level will increase by Rs. 1.97 per liter, going from Rs. 160.93 to Rs. 162.90, a 1.2% rise. High-speed diesel (HSD) will also experience a Rs. 2.48 per liter rise, going from Rs. 172.65 to Rs. 175.13, a 1.4% rise.
Kerosene oil is expected to see a significant rise, with its ex-refinery price expected to go up by Rs. 4.66 per liter from Rs. 151.62 to Rs. 156.27, a 3.1% hike. Light diesel oil (LDO) will also go up by Rs. 1.76 per liter from Rs. 141.63 to Rs. 143.39, a 1.2% boost.
These changes at the refinery end will have a direct effect on ex-depot prices, which are the prices at which fuel is retailing to customers at the pumps.
Petrol’s ex-depot price is set to go up from Rs. 264.61 to Rs. 266.58, a Rs. 1.97 per liter or 0.7% rise. Diesel will go up by Rs. 2.48 per liter, from Rs. 272.77 to Rs. 275.25, a 0.9% increase.
Kerosene oil’s ex-depot price is expected to increase by Rs. 4.65 per liter, from Rs. 179.96 to Rs. 184.61, an increase of 2.6%. Light diesel oil is also expected to increase, from Rs. 163.42 to Rs. 165.18, up by Rs. 1.76 per liter or 1.1%.
Should it be approved, the new prices will further strangle household budgets, especially among low- and middle-income consumers who are already dealing with record-breaking inflation, skyrocketing electricity bills, and rising food prices.
