ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again increased the prices of petroleum products for the next fortnight, as per a notification issued by the Finance Division on Tuesday.
According to the notification, the price of petrol (MS) has gone up by Rs 5.36 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has increased by Rs 11.37 per litre.
The new prices will be effective from midnight on July 16, 2025, and will remain in effect for 15 days, until July 31, 2025. The hike has been made based on recommendations from OGRA and relevant ministries.
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After the latest increase, the new price of high-speed diesel stands at Rs 284.35 per litre, up from Rs 272.98. The price of petrol has been revised from Rs 266.79 to Rs 272.15 per litre.
It is worth mentioning that petrol is mostly used in cars, motorcycles, rickshaws, and private vehicles, which means the price hike will directly affect the budgets of middle- and low-income groups.
On the other hand, diesel is used in trucks and large transport vehicles for goods movement, so the increase in its price is expected to fuel inflation, which is already adding to the public’s financial difficulties.
