ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised petroleum prices for the next fortnight, reducing petrol prices while increasing the cost of high-speed diesel (HSD).
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been decreased by Rs7.54 per litre, bringing the new rate down from Rs272.15 to Rs264.61 per litre.
On the other hand, high-speed diesel has seen a slight increase of Rs1.48 per litre, with the new price now set at Rs285.83 per litre.
The new fuel prices will take effect from August 1, and will remain in place for the next 15 days.
Earlier media estimates had suggested a larger decrease, with reports predicting a reduction of Rs9.07 per litre in petrol and Rs3.73 per litre in diesel, along with possible increases in kerosene and light diesel oil prices.
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It is worth noting that petroleum prices were last revised on July 15, when petrol saw a Rs5.36 per litre hike and diesel rose by Rs11.37 per litre. Prior to that, on July 1, petrol prices were increased by Rs8.36 and diesel by Rs10.39 per litre.
Revised Petroleum Prices (Effective from August 1, 2025)
| Product | Price as of July 16, 2025 (Rs./liter) | New Price from August 1, 2025 (Rs./liter) | Change (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Speed Diesel (HSD) | 284.35 | 285.83 | +1.48 |
| MS (Petrol) | 272.15 | 264.61 | −7.54 |
Meanwhile, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has also announced a reduction in LPG prices for August. The price of LPG has been cut by Rs17.74 per kilogram, with the new rate now fixed at Rs215.36 per kg.
As a result, the domestic LPG cylinder is now cheaper by Rs209.24, with the new price set at Rs2,541.36, down from Rs2,750.60 in July.
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