ISLAMABAD:
Consumers are likely to get relief of up to Rs6 per litre in petroleum product prices effective from October 16, 2025.
Petrol prices may drop by Rs6.10 per litre to Rs262.58 in the upcoming fortnightly review, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to decrease slightly by Rs0.97 to Rs275.84 per litre.
Kerosene oil prices may decline by Rs2.75 to Rs182.22 per litre, and light diesel oil (LDO) could see a cut of Rs1.64, bringing it down to Rs163.86 per litre. The expected reduction follows easing global crude oil prices and a relatively stable Pakistani rupee against the US dollar.
The import premium currently stands at $6.62 per barrel for petrol and $3.20 for diesel. Industry officials said that lower crude prices and a steady exchange rate have created fiscal room for the government to provide relief to consumers.
At present, consumers are paying Rs80.52 per litre in petroleum levy and carbon surcharge on petrol, and Rs79.51 per litre on diesel. The Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM) amounts to Rs8.69 per litre for petrol and Rs6.19 for diesel. The Ministry of Finance will announce the final prices on October 15 after reviewing the latest Platts data and exchange rate trends. The revised prices will take effect nationwide from midnight on October 16, 2025.