Petrol, Diesel Likely to Rise from Sept 16 — OGRA Proposal Sees Up to Rs4.79/Litre Hike

By Fahad Hussain Sep 15, 2025 0

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Islamabad — Pakistanis may face another rise in fuel costs from September 16, after preliminary calculations showed increases across petrol, diesel, kerosene and light diesel oil in the fortnightly price review. The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is due to send its final working to the Petroleum Division on September 15, with the Petroleum Division and Finance Ministry set to forward the proposal — including levy and tax adjustments — to the Prime Minister for final approval. The Express Tribune+1

How much will prices change?
Industry sources and provisional estimates indicate the following per-litre adjustments: petrol up by Rs1.54, high-speed diesel (HSD) up by Rs4.79, kerosene up by around Rs3.06–3.60, and light diesel oil up by Rs3.68. If the government approves the proposal, the new rates will take effect on September 16. SAMAA TV+1

Why the hike now?
Officials point to fluctuations in international oil markets and recent movements in global crude prices as the primary drivers of the adjustment. Import cost movements and short-term supply pressure have historically shaped the fortnightly revisions. Reuters+1

What the approval process looks like
OGRA prepares the technical working (ex-depot prices and formulaic adjustments) and submits it to the Petroleum Division; the Petroleum Division and Finance Ministry then factor in levies and taxes before sending the package to the Prime Minister for sign-off. The new notified prices are published only after formal approval. Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority+1

Impact on households and businesses
Even modest per-litre increases ripple across the economy. For households, higher petrol and diesel prices raise the cost of transport and goods through increased logistics costs. For businesses — particularly transport operators, small manufacturers and farmers using diesel for pumps — diesel increases are especially painful and can feed into headline inflation. Reuters+1

What consumers should do now

Watch for OGRA’s official notification and the Petroleum Division’s press release (these will contain the formally notified pump prices). Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority+1
If you rely on diesel for livelihood (transport, farming, generators), update short-term budgets and consider temporary price-surcharge clauses where applicable.
Businesses with flexibility in routing or scheduling should evaluate short-term logistics adjustments to reduce immediate fuel impact.

What to watch next
Look for OGRA’s official notification and press statements from the Petroleum Division or Finance Ministry on or shortly after September 15–16; any changes to levies or tax components could alter the final retail increase from the provisional figures. Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority+1